C456 TASK 2 .docx C456 The benefits of an EMR Western Governors University C456 Engli

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C456 TASK 2 .docx C456 The benefits of an EMR Western Governors University C456 English Composition II The Benefits of an EMR Electronic medical records (EMR) are an electronic version of a pat... ient s medical history. The patient portal is a functionality of the EMR. These electronic systems are important so that the patient s information is available to multiple providers and nursing staff in a timely manner. Thousands of hospitals and clinics have not transitioned to using an EMR system causing delays in patient care and safety. Research suggests that all hospitals and clinics should use an electronic medical record system because it lowers administration costs, improves patient care among multiple providers, and increases patients participation in their own care. The use of an EMR system lowers administration costs by improving the quality of patient care. Using an EMR provides important aler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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