Nationalized electronic medical record use in rural north dakota

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the intended benefits from the implementation of the National Electronic Health Record in areas of rural North Dakota . While problems in rural areas of the State may seem comparable to similar regions across United States , health statistics provide a contrasting view which further substantiates the evidence for implementing a state wide system of electronic health records to address important medical issues in rural areas of this area . The need for such a data seems critical after evaluating data from popular medical source that indicates

striking facts as the highest proportion of seniors over 85 years in the Nation and the only State not to adapt the electronic record system despite an existing infrastructure . The authors underline major problems faced by the rural community and offer an insight into several healthcare programs that can help implement such a structure . It is proposed that such a healthcare program would not only resolve some major health concerns in rural North Dakota but also help revive the local economy

Introduction

Electronic Health Records are used by hospitals all over the World to store , retrieve and manage the medical records of a patient . Its primary advantage is easy access for doctors and medical practitioners to gain access to a centralized system that offers information on patient 's health record without the need to physically travel long distances Consider a possible futuristic scenario where a doctor in China could get hold of the entire medical history of a patient...