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Electronic Medical Record Student’s Name University Affiliation Electronic Medical Records There is a shift towards use of digital equipment in contemporary times.[0] [1] [2] Virtually all forms of paper documents are being replaced by electronic models.[0] [1] [2] For example, the banking industry is on the brink of eliminating paperwork from banking.[1] [2] [0] The medical field is not far behind;[0] [1] [2] there are propositions to replace the existing paper-based storage of medical data with electronic means (Jacques, 2010).[0] [1] [2] In fact, the use of electronic medical storage is already a reality in some places.[0] [1] [2] This study will check the merits and the demerits of EMR (electronic medical records) and conclude that the potential advantages out weight the demerits.[0] [1] [2] Advantages Efficiency According to Ruffner, in the future, medical charts will be replaced with electronic health records (Ruffner et al.[1] [2] [0] , 2010). He suggests that the move will make the provision of healthcare more efficient that the current practice where paper charts are used.[0] [1] [2] The EMR system is expected to ease the transmission of medical records to the local database where it is only accessible by authorized personnel.[0] [1] For example, nurses often need to go after doctors to read the paper charts.[0] However, with the new system, they can access this information from their stations, thus making their work more streamlined.[0] In addition, the ability of doctors to communicate with more urgency where needed increases the efficiency of health care delivery to patients as well as workers.[0] For example, proper coordination of the EMR systems should ensure all staff in an institution is conscious of their client’s expectations.[0] Changes are also updated instantly, thus increasing the efficiency of operations (Jacques, 2010).[0] Creating a platform sharing of medical data There are propositions for the creation of a platform that supports sharing of medical data among practitioners. The proposed platform is expected to ease care for patients where they choose to visit different hospitals; the new doctors can access the files. Sharing medical data is a sensitive issue in itself because it reduces the element of privacy in health care. However, its value in improving the value of care cannot be disputed. Therefore, the creation of a platform that enables sharing of medical data should be viewed as a potential advantage of EMR. Ease of storage Storage of electronic files is much easier compared to paper files. For example, hard drives are smaller compared to the conventional filing systems used in medical institutions. Ease of storage also corresponds with ease of retrieval. For example, the physical location of medical files sometimes takes a lot of patient’s time in

ease of retrieval. For example, the physical location of medical files sometimes takes a lot of patient’s time in hospitals. In cases of emergencies, the difference in time may be crucial for the patient to survive. Therefore, the ease of retrieval and storage is a major benefit of using EMR in the provision of healthcare. Cost efficiency One of the biggest barriers to the introduction of EMR is the initial cost of installation (Thede, 2010). For example, the hardware and software costs are a barrier to the installation of these features. However, after installation, the EMR systems are relatively easy to maintain. They require little additional investments, and they release some additional costs of paper storage. For example, filing costs and storage costs are minimized. Enhanced security The patient’s information security and privacy are very important in healthcare delivery. In fact, the opposition to electronic systems mainly arises due to privacy concerns (Thede, 2010). However, EMR increases the confidentiality of patient information, especially where sharing of medical data is not a feature of the storage. For example, it is easy for anyone to walk into a hospital and access patient information by simply reading the chart located in the wards. Where EMR is used, such charts are non-existent, and the information is only displayed to authorized personnel. Therefore, EMR can enhance the confidentiality of patient information (Jacques, 2010).[3] [4] [5] Disadvantages Privacy concerns Privacy is the biggest concern. Due to connections between EMR and sharing of medical data, there is a feeling that the new systems will reduce the relevance of doctor-patient confidentiality. These fears are merited because sharing of medical data implies accessibility of the data to all medical personnel in all hospitals, thus diluting the value of privacy. Opponents of the introduction of the systems point to the importance of confidentiality to medicine and this role. However, there is a need to separate between the existence of EMR and sharing of medical data (Jacques, 2010). In addition, it is important and possible to control access, even in the event of sharing; it is possible to maintain privacy. Therefore, though privacy is a point of concern, it is possible to reduce the concern if appropriate measures are taken. These concerns can be overcame Generational differences In the implementation stages of the EMR process, lack of computer proficiency among practitioners is a major obstacle. Ruffner proposes that some practitioners are reluctant to embrace the changes because of the time and effort required on their part (Ruffner et al., 2010). Despite the validity of the concern, this obstacle will be overcome with time. Therefore, it is not sufficient to oppose the introduction of EMR. Conclusion In conclusion, there are valid concerns that may make the implementation of EMR difficult and unacceptable in some places. However, usage of electronic means represents the future.[6] The medical field cannot afford to be left behind because of concerns that can be overcome. Reference Arthur Gasch, B. G. (2010). Successfully Choosing Your EMR: 15 Crucial Decisions. John Wiley & Sons. Carter, J. H. (2001). Electronic Medical Records: A Guide for Clinicians and Administrators. ACP Press. Skolnik, N. S. (2010). Electronic Medical Records: A Practical Guide for Primary Care. Springer Science & Business Media.