This report, authored by Haida Mahmoud for CD-ED HIM 209, examines the ethical concerns surrounding Electronic Health Records (EHRs). The report explores the background and benefits of EHRs, including improved care quality and cost efficiency, while also highlighting ethical challenges. Key issues discussed include patient access to medical records, the impact on the patient-physician relationship, the effect of EHRs on face-to-face patient examination time, and patient concerns about the security of their health information. The methodology involves secondary research, analyzing articles from various countries with relevant healthcare systems. The findings reveal that the right of patient access is not absolute, and that EHRs may impact the quality of patient care, potentially leading to misleading medical advice and adverse outcomes. The report also emphasizes the importance of maintaining patient trust in the security of EHRs to ensure full disclosure of important information. The report concludes by suggesting the need for policies regarding ethical implications of EHRs.
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