Definitions for "Electronic Medical Record"
Computerized system providing real-time data access and evaluation in medical care. Together with clinical workstations and clinical data repository technologies, the EMR provides the mechanism for longitudinal data storage and access. A motivation for healthcare providers to implement this technology derives from the need for medical outcome studies, more efficient care, speedier communication among providers and management of health plans. Also known as computerized patient record or computerized medical record.
Having a patient's medical record in electronic form versus a paper file. The trend is to move towards electronic health records. This a huge benefit for medical call centers and the medical community as a whole.
a provider centric system of record designed to replace paper-based charts for managing patient data captured and referenced in the course of operating their practice/facility
an electronic database of information capable of carrying much more information than traditional systems