Mr. Mira shared six pros and cons of EMR adoption:
Pro: EMRs can help facilitate safer, more reliable prescribing practices.
Con: The fractured EMR market might fail to align the goals of all stakeholders.
Pro: EMRs can lower costs by limiting paperwork and reducing duplication.
Con: New EMRs in particular might have functionality issues such as missing fields or premature case closure.
Pro: EMRs can enhance the privacy and security of patient data.
Con: EMRs rushed to market without proper security and infrastructure can pose major issues for hospitals.
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