Electronic Medical Record
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈmɛdɪkəl rɪˈkɔːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A digital version of a patient's paper medical chart that contains comprehensive health information and is used for documentation, diagnosis, treatment, and legal compliance in healthcare.
The hospital improved care coordination by implementing an electronic medical record system.
Forms
- electronic medical record
- electronic medical records
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Commentary
In legal contexts, electronic medical records must comply with healthcare privacy laws such as HIPAA in the U.S., impacting data security and patient rights.
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