What do electronic medical records contain?
Patient demographics such as name, birth date, sex, race, and ethnicity
Medical history, including allergies, medical conditions, procedures, and laboratory test results
Current medications
Vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
Notes from healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
Reports, such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans
Billing information
With this information in one central location, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) help doctors get an accurate medical history of the patient before their consultation and make more precise diagnostics.
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