What do electronic medical records contain?

Patient demographics such as name, birth date, sex, race, and ethnicity

Medical history, including allergies, medical conditions, procedures, and laboratory test results

Current medications

Vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse

Notes from healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team

Reports, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans

Billing information

With this information in one central location, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) help doctors get an accurate medical history of the patient before their consultation and make more precise diagnostics.