Comparative Study Review: Positive and Negative Impacts of Electronic Health Record

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HCA 101 – Comparative Study Review
Find two articles on the Canadore-Nipissing Library website in eResources under
the topic of Electronic Health Record.
1. Describing the positive benefits of the Electronic Health Record
2. Describing the negative impacts of the Electronic Health Record
1. Positive Benefits Article (12 marks)
Title of the Article: Impact of patient access to their electronic health record: systematic review
Author(s): Archana tapuria, Talya Porat,Dipak Kalra,Glen Dsouza,Sun Xiaohui & Vasa Curcin
Source Name of Magazine or Journal:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17538157.2021.1879810
Volume/Issue Number: volume 46, issue 2
Date: 10 April 2021
Pages: 194-206
List 3 main argument points:
 Electronic health records are an integral part of the healthcare system as they
allow decreasing provisional costs in healthcare systems. Patients have an
improved access to healthcare related data and enhanced quality of care
ensure positive patient centered outcomes.
 The benefits of Electronic health record range from reduced symptoms of
anxiety and fostering positive patient-doctor relationships and improved
adherence to medications.
 The implementations of patient health records, reported high levels of
activation and engagement in patients leading to a significant improvement in
recovery scores and organizational efficiencies. These electronic health records
promote transparency and a sense of responsibility among patients leading to
development of a sustainable healthcare system.
b Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland