UL Health Informatics Discussion

Part 1: Healthcare Informatics

1. What is the definition of an EHR?

2. Define an EHR system.

3. What are five advantages of a EHR over a pap3r-based record?

4. What are three limitations of an EHR?

5. Discuss three ways in which a computer system could facilitate information transfer between hospitals and ambulatory care facilities, thus enhancing continuity of care for previously hospitalized patients who have been discharged and are now being followed up by their primary physicians.