Everything is going digital these days, even medical records. Last time that you were at the doctor did they pull out an envelope to gain access to your health records? Or did your doctor pull it up on some type of computer?
Electronic health records
Recently medial professionals have been adopting software called EHR (Electric Health Records). This has become more and more common. The percentage of office-based physicians who use EHR software stood at 57 percent in 2011, which increased from 50.7 percent in 2010.
Electronic records good news for patients
This is a good thing. If health records are kept electronically, they are less likely to be lost. In addition, medical professionals can access your medial history immediately. This can shorten the time that patients have to wait to see the doctor.
Federal government encouragement
The federal government is promoting the move toward EHR. They are also encouraging electronic filing for prescriptions. This could prevent patients from losing their prescriptions and it makes them easier for the pharmacist to read.
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