Over the past few decades our medical knowledge has increased. More investigative and treatment options are available; as a result our patients are living longer and we are dealing with more chronic conditions.
The structured EMR data provide the potential to access point-of-care data that can be used to inform practice and conduct research. With meaningful use, including standard and consistent data entry in specific fields, the EMR data provide the physician with valuable practice-level information.
Electronic medical records might also improve communication with patients through the use of patient portals and personal health records, which more effectively engage patients in managing their own care.
The EMR allows clinicians to see a larger number of patients through better access to comprehensive patient histories that include clinical data, which might help physicians spend less time searching for results and reports
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