Will electronic medical records improve quality of care? The global impact of the internet and electronic data storage has changed the way medical data is stored and accessed. Within the next decade every American will have emedical records. These emedical records will allow physicians immediate access to an individuals health care history from any location which will expedite treatment. President George Bush in 2005, outlined a detailed plan incorporating increased use of information technology (IT) in healthcare. This plan’s main goal is to develop a universal electronic medical record for all Americans within 10 years and to design national standards which would allow the digitization, storage and sharing of medical information electronically.
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