Advantages and Disadvantages of Computer-Generated Medical Records

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Response number 1.
The advantages of computer-generated medical record are as follows (Lemon, Ridder & Khadra,
2019):
1. It improves the quality of life of patient as computer-generated medical record are easier
to be read by the health care professional and tends to lower the error rate and
misinterpretation of the diagnosis.
2. Provide more reliable prescription of medication.
3. It is convenient and efficient to use as it saves time.
4. Patient can easily asses their record anywhere, anytime
The disadvantages of computer-generated medical record are as follows (Netzer, Nabriski &
Roitman, 2019):
1. They are vulnerable to hacking and can have privacy and safety issue with data of patient.
2. Have the potential to store inaccurate information.
3. Maintenances cost of the record are high.
The Implementation of EMR, has positively affected my current role. I can now better
manage the health of the patient and make timely and accurate diagnosis of illness as it provides
all the necessary information of the patient. I can interpret the medication prescription easily and
it has eased my role in administering safe drug to the patient.
Response number 2.
Yes, the parents can refuse to give consent to the lifesaving procedure because, these
procedures are risky to health as adverse effect can lead to death of the patient. It is observed in