| type="text/javascript"> | | | | for a system to qualify as a complete EMR |
| An electronic medical record (EMR) is a | | | | system: |
| technological solution-- computerized legal medical | | | | ⢠The prescriptions have to be |
| record that is automatically created in | | | | computerized and automatic |
| establishments that deliver healthcare-- such as all | | | | ⢠The tests have to be computerized |
| the major hospitals, dispensaries and also | | | | ⢠The patients test results have to be |
| operation centers. Electronic medical records are | | | | computerized |
| usually part of complete health information | | | | ⢠And the notes that the physician gives |
| systems that allow storing, retrieving and | | | | also have to be computerized |
| manipulation of medical records. | | | | In spite of reports that 25% of hospitals use |
| There are few things that are deemed necessary | | | | EMR, less than 10% satisfy the above criteria. |