Electronic Health Record
/ɪˌlɛktrɑːnɪk hɛlθ ˈrɛkərd/
Definitions
- (n.) A digital version of a patient's medical history maintained for legal, clinical, and administrative purposes.
The hospital updated the patient's electronic health record to reflect new treatment data.
- (n.) A legally recognized document that consolidates a person's health information, used in compliance and litigation contexts.
The lawyer obtained the electronic health record to support the medical malpractice claim.
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- electronic health record
- electronic health records
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with electronic medical record, but the term emphasizes legal and administrative relevance in healthcare law and compliance.
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