This article discusses the benefits and drawbacks of electronic medical records (EMR) in the healthcare system. It highlights the importance of securing patient data and implementing layered defense to prevent unauthorized access. The article also mentions the ethical priorities for EMR, including confidentiality, system implementation, data inaccuracies, and security breaches. The benefits of EMR include improved patient observance, reduced medical errors, and quality assurance. However, the drawbacks include potential threats to privacy and security, increased errors, and over-dependence on technology.