Potential pitfalls with electronic medical records

Abstract

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems are a rapidly growing form of documentation that has the potential to improve quality of care, physician and practice efficiency, and accessibility of stored medical information. However, these advances may be met with challenges such as: finances, functionality, accessibility, as well as skills necessary for utilization and potential for data loss. This article reviews each of these areas in detail to provide further insight into the challenges encountered by those implementing EMR systems.