The information in this chapter will enable you to: ![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Be aware of the problems with paper-based medical record systems.
![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Understand how electronic medical records, electronic health records, and personal health records differ.
![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Describe the core functions of an electronic health record.
![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Understand how electronic health records reduce medical errors, increase the quality of care provided to patients, and bring down health care costs.
![](/sites/dl/free/0073401978/585868/arrow.jpg) (1.0K) Feel confident when discussing why electronic health records are so important to the reform of health care.
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