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One Patient, One Record:
about EHRs
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The EHR is a
personal health record in digital format. The EHR provides secure, real-time,
patient-centered information to aid decision-making by providing immediate
access to a patient’s health information.
An EHR is typically accessed on a
computer or over a network. It may be made up of health information from many
locations and/or sources, including electronic medical records (EMRs).
An EHR
almost always includes information relating to the current and historical
health, medical conditions and medical tests of its subject.
In addition, EHRs may contain data about medical referrals, medical treatments,
medications and their application, demographic information and other
non-clinical administrative information.
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tools to better manage your health
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Using this new software,
physicians will be able to provide patients with a printed summary of their
visit as they leave the doctor’s office. The printout might
include instructions and patient education covering test results,
prescriptions or dietary recommendations.
Other benefits include:
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Medical history, medications, treatment records all in one place.
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After your initial visit, you won’t need to fill out as many forms.
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Secure, immediate information for your authorized caregivers.
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Allergy and drug interaction alerts.
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Reminders of doctor’s instructions or follow-up appointments.
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