the managers and the personnel's viewpoints in five training hospitals affiliated with shiraz university of medical sciences about the applications of medical records

introduction: health information plays a vital role in managers' decision making and planning. health information in the form of medical records is also useful for caregivers, quality assessment, financial payments, legal measures, education, research and planning. in this study, to examine the managers and personnel's viewpoints about the application of medical records. methods and material: it was a descriptive study in which a questionnaire was used to collect data. it was given to all the personnel and managers of medical records department and it included 24 items. the questionnaire was examined for its validity and reliability. results: the most frequent use of medical records was in legal affairs and its least frequent use was to promote the community health level and prevent diseases. conclusion: regarding the critical role of medical records, it seems essential to monitor information recording, use new information systems and adhere to quality development policies to make use of medical records more effectively.