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EHR: Transforming Healthcare Delivery Through Digital Records
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are digital versions of patients’ medical histories, designed to streamline healthcare delivery, improve clinical decision-making, and enhance patient safety. EHRs consolidate information such as medical history, medications, lab results, imaging reports, and allergies into a single digital platform accessible by authorized healthcare providers.
EHRs improve care coordination by allowing multiple healthcare professionals to access and update patient information in real time. This reduces medical errors, avoids duplicate testing, and ensures continuity of care, especially for patients with chronic conditions or complex treatment regimens. Features such as clinical decision support, alerts for drug interactions, and remote monitoring tools further enhance patient outcomes.
The adoption of EHRs has been driven by technological advancements, regulatory initiatives, and growing awareness of patient-centered care. Integration with telemedicine platforms, mobile applications, and wearable devices enables real-time monitoring, personalized interventions, and proactive management of health conditions.
Data analytics within EHR systems also provides…