Barriers of Electronic Medical Record Systems EHR System implementation are another issues that should be analyzed. They include technological and organizational barriers. The following are some of the barriers stated by Lewis and Mitchell.
Technological and Cost Barriers of Electronic Medical Record Systems EHR System
- Lack of sufficiently powered computer systems.
- Lack of affordable computer systems and/or workstations.
- Lack of adequate system security.
- Lack of data exchange standards.
- System inflexibility.
- Lack of a clear definition and objective of an Electronic Medical Record Systems EHR System should be.
- Lack of clear objectives for the development of the Electronic Medical Record Systems EHR System.
- Unclear legal ramifications of electronic data.
- Social concern regarding the patient's right to privacy.
- Lack of information system staff skills necessary to develop an Electronic Medical Record Systems EHR System, and
- Staff acceptance and implementation issues.
