What is an electronic health record (EHR)

What is an EHR?

An EHR is a digital version of your medical record. It's a safe and secure way for your doctors and nurses to keep track of your health information.

Your EHR can include information like:

• Your medical history

• Your allergies

• The medications you take

• Your immunization dates

• Your lab results

• Your X-rays and other imaging tests

What's the difference between an EHR and an EMR?

An EMR, or electronic medical record, is a type of EHR. EMRs are typically used by providers within a single health care organization, while EHRs are designed to be shared across multiple organizations.

Why is an EHR important?

An EHR is important because it helps your doctors and nurses to provide you with the best possible care. By having all of your health information in one place, your doctors can see what other doctors have done for you and make better decisions about your care.

How does an EHR work?

Your doctors and nurses use special software to access your EHR. They can use this software to add new information to your EHR, such as the results of your latest checkup or the medications you're taking. They can also use this software to look at your EHR and see what other doctors have done for you.

Is my EHR safe?

Yes, your EHR is safe. Your doctors and nurses are very careful to protect your privacy. They only use your EHR when they need to and they only share it with other authorized people.