Introduction
EMR capabilities for physicians are defined by their functions in the workplace, namely the need to perform examinations and treatments by job descriptions (Janssen et al., 2021). EMRs allow for the adjustment of administrative and workplace medical processes that must be performed according to specific standards (El-Yafouri et al., 2022). It helps with streamlining reporting and establishing compliance with current regulations. EMRs allow for the structuring of the health care system and the simplification of care delivery within one hospital.
EMR Capabilities for Patients
EMR capabilities for patients are based on the need for transparent care and understanding of current conditions. Patients must access health information timely, make sense of it, and take the following steps. Patients are also able to manage their data, enter passport or insurance changes on time, and create health goals. Notifying appointments, billing, and coverage changes allow timely referrals to the hospital to manage the care plan (Honavar, 2020). In addition, a single health record avoids additional paperwork and data storage.
Comparing and Contrasting the Differences between EHR and EMR
EMR and EHR aim to create an efficient healthcare system where human error is minimized. However, the benefits of the EHR are much broader than the EMR due to the breadth of changes and refinements that can be made to the system. EHR can exchange with other providers, allowing the patient to manage the care. EMR, on the other hand, is a choice in favor of autonomous providers with a specific medical practice.
EMR Security and HIPPA
HIPAA is a set of rules that govern the relationships that arise in patient information protection and security. HIPAA is changing and transforming to form standards for compliance with electronic patient data storage systems. The HIPAA E-Tool allows EMR software to be tested against these standards. EMRs are not sufficiently protected against cyberattacks, which are much more accessible to perpetrate due to the power of information technology. However, EMRs are also evolving to multi-channel encryption and data protection keys.
Advantages and Disadvantages of EMRs
EMRs allow for faster results processes, timely changes, and avoiding spending additional medical resources, including re-diagnostics (El-Yafouri et al., 2022). However, EMRs are associated with only one hospital, so one cannot expect such a card to be valuable to another provider (Janssen et al., 2021). The narrow focus of EMRs makes it impossible for another institution to gain access to what reliable sources the information was based on.
Overview of EMR Benefits for Physicians
EMR systems allow physicians to effectively manage their work and organize care processes based on transparent and accessible data. The benefits of EMRs add to the improved quality of service delivery because they increase the efficiency of screening through online monitoring. They are also justified by improved productivity and speed of data processing (Honavar, 2020). EMRs facilitate administration processes, allowing physicians to conduct flexible and convenient chronic disease management planning (Janssen et al., 2021).
Conclusion
EMR serves as visual proof of the services rendered and results obtained for the disease of interest for patients. EMR benefits for patients are embedded in the electronic data logging system itself. Remote access and online services create an adequate view of care by demonstrating the transparency of care processes and all necessary documentation (Janssen et al., 2021). EMR makes it easier for patients to keep paper records in person, allowing them to monitor their disease without transporting documents and carrying them to appointments.
References
El-Yafouri, R., Klieb, L., & Sabatier, V. (2022). Psychological, social and technical factors influencing electronic medical records systems adoption by United States physicians: A systematic model. Health Research Policy and Systems, 20(48).
Honavar S. G. (2020). Electronic medical records – The good, the bad and the ugly. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 68(3), 417–418.
Janssen, A., Donnelly, C., Elder, E., Pathmanathan, N., & Shaw, T. (2021). Electronic medical record implementation in tertiary care: Factors influencing adoption of an electronic medical record in a cancer centre. BMC Health Services Research, 21(23).