The electronic medical record in practice.
With advances in technology and the wider acceptance of computerization in physicians' offices, electronic medical records (EMRs) are now coming of age. This article describes the evolution of EMR systems during the last decade and their emergence as truly useful tools to increase practice efficiency and enhance medical care. The article also describes how an actual EMR system works in a medical practice from scheduling through care follow-up.
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