EHR systems improve patient care in several ways: - Enhanced Coordination: They facilitate better coordination among multidisciplinary teams, ensuring all healthcare providers have access to the same information. - Reduced Errors: EHRs reduce medication errors by providing alerts for potential adverse drug interactions and ensuring accurate medication reconciliation. - Patient Monitoring: Nurses can use EHRs to continuously monitor patients' vital signs and promptly respond to any changes. - Patient Engagement: EHR systems often include patient portals that enable patients to access their health information, schedule appointments, and communicate with their healthcare providers.
