Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Electronic health records (EHR) are digital versions of patients' paper charts that provide a comprehensive view of a patient’s medical history. EHRs contain a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory test results. EHRs are designed to improve patient care by allowing healthcare providers to access and share information easily and securely. They can also help streamline administrative tasks and reduce healthcare costs. Researchers in this area focus on evaluating the effectiveness of EHR systems, studying the impact of EHRs on patient outcomes, and exploring new technologies to enhance EHR functionality and usability.