Module 4 medical law and ethics
1. Security and Privacy: Electronic medical records (EMRs) are vulnerable to cyber-attacks and data breaches, which can potentially put patient data at risk of being stolen or exposed. Additionally, EMRs require special measures to ensure that patient records remain confidential and secure from unauthorized access.
2. Lack of Interoperability: Different EMR systems are not always compatible with one another, making it difficult for different healthcare providers to exchange information or share files electronically. This limits the potential benefits of using EMRs across multiple organizations as they cannot easily interact with each other.
3. Cost: Implementing and maintaining an EMR system is expensive, requiring investment in hardware such as computers, servers or tablets; software licenses; staff training; ongoing maintenance fees for upgrades; and technical support services among other costs related to its use.