Digital technology has radically transformed our lives. And, the electronic health records, have made it possible to have a seamless flow of information in the health care infrastructure. Legally, every patient can possess an admittance to his medical records and treatment programs. And, electronic health records have made it simple for the patients to understand their treatment plans, access their medical history, share reports and interact with physicians’ online. This saves time and money of both the patient and the provider and has transformed the way care is delivered. It provides the following advantages:
1. It focuses on the total health of the patient. It provides the advantage of interoperability, which means that both the patient and the provider can share and exchange information with each other.
2. Coordination is another benefit of EHR’s. Once, the specialist gets a referral from other physicians, he can check the history and treatment plan of the patient online, rather than wasting time in gathering detailed information over phone and email.
3. It increases the patient’s participation. For quick recovery, it is significant that the patient should be aware of his condition, treatment and the improvements. Being satisfied by learning the treatment plans and the quick improvement in health condition, increases the patient’s will to recover swiftly.
4. One error can play havoc for the patient’s life. The chances of error occurrence, in treatment plans, like the wrong medicine intake or the missing of scheduled appointments are high. While, the electronic health records provide reminders for appointments and other scheduled tests. Also, the digital accuracy is higher.
5. The patient and the physician can interact and share information like test results, referred journals et al directly. This improves the efficiency of medical professionals, saves time and money.
6. It has improved the quality of health care services. With the growing number of patients, the queues at the hospitals have been increasing. EHR’s have reduced the rush at the hospitals. The patients have the convenience to check their test results, medication, and book appointment online.
1. It focuses on the total health of the patient. It provides the advantage of interoperability, which means that both the patient and the provider can share and exchange information with each other.
2. Coordination is another benefit of EHR’s. Once, the specialist gets a referral from other physicians, he can check the history and treatment plan of the patient online, rather than wasting time in gathering detailed information over phone and email.
3. It increases the patient’s participation. For quick recovery, it is significant that the patient should be aware of his condition, treatment and the improvements. Being satisfied by learning the treatment plans and the quick improvement in health condition, increases the patient’s will to recover swiftly.
4. One error can play havoc for the patient’s life. The chances of error occurrence, in treatment plans, like the wrong medicine intake or the missing of scheduled appointments are high. While, the electronic health records provide reminders for appointments and other scheduled tests. Also, the digital accuracy is higher.
5. The patient and the physician can interact and share information like test results, referred journals et al directly. This improves the efficiency of medical professionals, saves time and money.
6. It has improved the quality of health care services. With the growing number of patients, the queues at the hospitals have been increasing. EHR’s have reduced the rush at the hospitals. The patients have the convenience to check their test results, medication, and book appointment online.
