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Jeffrey C L Looi1, Steve Kisely2, Stephen Allison3
1<institution content-type="university">Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine</institution>, <institution content-type="university">The Australian National University School of Medicine and Psychology</institution>, <institution content-type="university">Canberra Hospital</institution>, <addr-line>Building 4, Level 2, PO Box 11</addr-line>, <city>Canberra</city>, <state>ACT</state> <postal-code>2605</postal-code>, <country>Australia</country>; and <institution content-type="university">Consortium of Australian-Academic Psychiatrists for Independent Policy and Research Analysis (CAPIPRA)</institution>, <city>Canberra</city>, <state>ACT</state>, <country>Australia</country>.
Abstract:
We provide a brief update on the current evidence on electronic health records' benefits, risks, and potential harms through a rapid narrative review. Many of the promised benefits of electronic health records have not yet been realised. Electronic health records are often not user-friendly. To enhance their potential, electronic health record platforms should be continuously evaluated and enhanced by carefully considering feedback from all stakeholders.
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