EMR Uses

Physicians use electronic medical records to improve the quality care offered to patients and the health care industry. EMRs allow for the collection and storage of medical data throughout the United States and other developing countries, along with pharmacy stock tracking and creating reports. These support systems reduce the number of medical errors and allow for easier research investigations through medical data.

Clinical Care

• Physicians use the EMR system to have easier access to a patient's medical records. The physician can review the records while deciding if any additional clinical procedures or attention is required for the patient. This allows for the physician to give every patient the needed attention and quality care necessary for their specific medical case.

Report Data

• EMR systems allow physicians to create custom reports to check if any patient data is missing or has been duplicated in the health record. Health care staff can send customized reports to internal administrators, as well as to medical collaborators of research procedures and to payers and insurers of the health care profession. The EMR reporting and analysis function also allows for investigation concerning research data.

Laboratory Results Management

• Physicians use EMR systems to electronically send communications between clinics and laboratories concerning laboratory results. In this manner, physicians have fewer delays in diagnosis and patient treatment. The EMR systems gives the physician greater organization and security of key laboratory data that isn't afforded to him with regular electronic mail data transfers.

Pharmacy Supply Management

• Medical staff can manage prescriptions and medical supplies through the EMR system. This allows for the staff to keep the medicine shelves constantly stocked along with tracking requested orders. With the EMR system, physicians can request drugs easier without the worry of missing or late shipments because of road conditions and isolated areas.