“Electronic medical records comprise management of patients’ care, the clinical data repository, order entry and clinical decision suppor. EMRs can contain various components, including patient portals, secure messaging, and computerized physician order entry.”  “Clear communication is important to ensure safe and effective patient care in hospital settings. The adoption of EMRs in hospitals affects the ways in which health professionals communicate with patients and families.”

Manias, E.,et al E. (2020). Patient and family engagement in communicating with electronic medical records in hospitals: A systematic review. International Journal of Medical Informatics., 134, 104036.
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