Electronic Medical Record Systems Implications and Impacts

This section will discuss implications and impacts of the Electronic Medical Record Systems related to patients, medical professionals, and the third parties, such as the government agencies, insurance companies, and educational and research institutes.

Electronic Medical Record Systems Implications and Impacts for Patients

In regards to the decision of the government to implement the electronic health record systems or Electronic Medical Record Systems, there are a number of benefits for patients. For example, the patients will be able to manage their own healthcare by themselves. They will also be able to verify their billing. However, the patients still have concerns about the privacy of their personal information, and the security of Electronic Medical Record Systems.

In addition, patients are no more likely than health care professionals to use or understand the computer. Patients may distrust the Electronic Medical Record Systems and may select healthcare provides on the basis of the use of an Electronic Medical Record Systems.