Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Medical Record Technology has had a huge impact on the world and has brought about many changes, especially in the medical field. Before we had such a technologically advanced society, medical records were all on paper. With the advancement of technology, electronic health records were created. According to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS, 2012-2014), the electronic health record (EHR) is a longitudinal electronic record of patient health information generated from one or more encounters in any care delivery setting. This information includes patient demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital signs, past medical history, vaccinations, laboratory data, and radiology reports. The Electronic Health Record has the potential to change the world of healthcare. This system allows members of the medical team to have information about their various patients at the level of their convenience. There are many advantages and disadvantages of electronic health records, and all of these risks and benefits are taken into consideration when determining its use. It is critical to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the EHR to determine whether the benefits of the system outweigh the risks. Benefits of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) There are many benefits when using the electronic health record (EHR) in the medical field. Some of these benefits are readability and the prevention of medication errors. Readability is extremely important when it comes to patient documentation and reporting of patient information. The risk of error increases when documentation is illegible. Some of the basic benefits associated with electronic health records include the ability to easily access compu… half of the document… help you maintain and expand your knowledge. ConclusionThere are many advantages and disadvantages of electronic health records and all such risks and benefits are taken into consideration when determining its use. It is critical to understand the advantages and disadvantages of electronic health records to promote growth in your medical team and patient care. Technology adoption, training, and upgrades can be expensive, but the benefits of the EHR outweigh the costs. Technology is essential when optimizing the level of patient care and expanding/growing within a business. Reduces errors and promotes effective learning. Electronic health records will help medical team members provide the highest level of patient-centered care. Although training to use the system may take time and the costs to set up the system may be high, the benefits of the EHR outweigh the risks.