Electronic Health Records (EHR): Definition & Benefits

EHR stands for Electronic Health Record. It is a digital version of a patient's medical history that is maintained by a healthcare provider. EHRs contain information about a patient's medical conditions, medications, allergies, immunizations, lab results, and more. EHRs can be used to improve patient care by providing healthcare providers with easy access to a patient's medical information. They can also be used for research purposes, to track population health trends, and to help with public health planning.