eHealth (also written e-health) is a relatively recent term for healthcare practice which is supported by electronic processes and communication.
eRecords: enable easy communication of patient data between different healthcare professionals (GPs, specialists, care team, pharmacy)
 
Advantages of eRecords;
- Increase productivity and reduce health care costs
- Improve quality of care
- Promote evidence-based medecine
One of the greatest challenges in health care has been the ability to spread best practices through health information exchange. Cost savings and improved quality of care need to be better documented, so we can replicate what works and help create a health care system that connects clinicians and providers.
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