EMRs or Electronic Medical Records digitally store patient information and medical history, diagnostic test results, and physician notes on treatment and medication. The U.S. health care administration mandates that all hospitals and healthcare facilities make the transition to EMR by 2014. Patient information is entered into the EMR directly entry by the physician using point and click templates. The stored data can be easily accessed and shared, thereby helping healthcare professionals to work better and take the right decisions about patient care.
What it Means to Have Electronic Medical Records
- Will allow physicians and nurses to access patient information easily and simultaneously; this saves a lot of time in determining and delivering care.
- All paper records are converted to digital format. This allows healthcare information to be updated easily.
- Better legibility and completeness are assured; chances for errors are minimized.
- Patients can access their records and receive reminders on tests and procedures.
Integration with EMR is made possible through the adoption of interfaces such as HL7 which allows important healthcare information to be easily exchanged between computer applications. Seamless integration into the electronic record system allows them to improve productivity and patient care. It allows transcribed patient information to quickly reach the healthcare provider quickly, smoothly and safely. All this is possible by choosing the right medical transcription company.
