Question

You conducted the literature search above and identified examples of EHR terminology. What is the difference between EMR, EHR, and PHR?

Answer 1

EMR - An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is a computerized medical record created in an organization that delivers care, such as a hospital or physician’s office. Electronic medical records tend to be a part of a local stand-alone health information system that allows storage, retrieval and modification of records.

Benefits of EMR -An EMR system can provide a means of secure and easily accessible communication between physicians and staff and in some offices between physicians and patients. Some EMR programs allow patients to access their medical records and request appointments

EHR -An Electronic Health Record (EHR) is an electronic version of a patients medical history, that is maintained by the provider , and include all of the key administrative clinical data relevant to that persons care under a particular provider, including demographics, progress notes, problems.

Benefits - electronic health records (EHRs) help improve medical practice management by increasing practice efficiencies and cost savings. EHRs benefits medical practices in a variety of ways, including: Reduced transcription costs. Reduced chart pull, storage, and re-filing costs.

PHR- A personal health record (PHR) is a health record where health data and other information related to the care of a patient is maintained by the patient

benefits of a PHR

• Track and assess your health. Record and track your progress toward your health goals, such as lowering your cholesterol level.
• Make the most of doctor visits. ...
• Manage your health between visits. ...
• Get organized.