Electronic Health Record (EHR) is an individual patient’s medical record in digital form that can be accessed over a network. Many different types of health care related information can be stored and retrieved. HER is very effective in reducing medical errors. They types of data that can be stored are:

• Patient demographics
• Medical history, examination and progress reports of health and illnesses
• Medicine, allergy lists and immunization status
• Laboratory test results
• Radiology images (X-rays, CTs, MRIs, etc)
• Clinical photographs and photographs from endoscopy or laparoscopy
• Medication information; including side-effects and interactions
• Evidence-based recommendations for specific medical conditions
• A record of appointments and other reminders
• Billing records
• Advanced directives, living wills and health powers of attorney

Using EHR to replace records is beneficial to the doctors and patients. It promotes and increases physician efficiency and reduces costs.