Electronic health record (EHR) systems in promoting the quality of healthcare services

Electronic health record (EHR) systems in promoting the quality of healthcare services
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Information and communication technology have become a critical part of modern society and has been adopted in other critical sectors including healthcare. It is critical comprehending that patient records in a healthcare organization involve multiple purposes which may include legal, communication, regulatory, decision making and education among others. The primary change in recent years has revolutionized the paper-based personal health records and has promoted electronic health records and this has made it possible to ensure that patient information is only assessable by authorized individuals. The electronic health record system facilitates quality services by protecting patient information, preventing medical errors and promoting collaboration among healthcare providers.
Low-quality medical care is a critical issue that holds back the progress of a country to improve the quality of medical care offered to the citizens. Additionally, lack of effective measures and systems have promoted medical e...