Question

list five advantages and fosadvatages of the EMR system Distinguish between the term commonly used to refer to EHR's CPR ,EMR,EHR,CCD/CCR,PHR

Answer 1

Advantages of EMR system:

• EMR has the flexibility to work anywhere. Able to visualize the patient's charts anywhere.
• It has a good streamline of communication and has reminders facility which helps the staff to send messages to the patients.
• EMR improves the workflow of the system which simplifies the transferring of data and accuracy in billing and coding.
• Patient's information can be gathered easily and helps to provide better service for the patient.
• EMR helps to segregate the items of patient information for easy view and practice.

Disadvantages of EMR system:

• Healthcare professionals need adequate training to practice EMR system which increases the Organizational cost.
• It requires pre-preparation and investment before implementing the EMR in the organization.
• Implement of EMR software and update is necessary which increases the cost of organization.
• There is a possibility for the misuse of patient data which increases the security threat.
• IT vendors and software should be chosen appropriately.

EHR's CPR: The computer-based Patient record is the first copy of electronic health record

EMR: It the digital form of the patient record stored in the doctor's clinic. It contains only health-related information of patient.

EHR: it is the electronic version of patient information which is stored, saved, shared, for the benefit of the patient. It has a detailed comprehensive report of the individual patient.

CCD/CCR: Continuity of care record is the shared part of the patient record used to improve the treatment plan and continuity of care.

PHR: Personal Health Record is the access to patient lab reports, records, schedules of appointments and all necessary data related to the patient.