Electronic Health Records in Nigeria: Challenges, Benefits & Opportunities

Did you know that, there is a difference between Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR). Although, used interchangeably, EMR is information and data individual healthcare providers own while EHR is the information and data accessibly by all healthcare providers a patient visits.

EHR is an accurate and complete record of a patient's medical history. It's access aids in reducing medical errors by allowing for informed diagnosis, helps physicians be more efficient as well as effective, and ensures patients' safety. Although the cost of implementation is high, EHRs actually reduce costs that arise from duplication of testing and poor health…