How to Standardize Electronic Medical Records
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Introduction: One of the key elements of success of health institutions is Standardization. This study introduces the methods and stages of electronic medical records standardization. Methods: The present study is a narrative review of the studies on the stages and methods of electronic medical records standardization. Results: The process of standardization of electronic medical records includes several phases in which demand for a standard stands in the first phase. In the next phases, standard is developed, turns to a prototype and will be examined. Finally, in case of obtaining positive results, it will be approved and disseminate. Conclusion: Standard developing organizations along with professional health care organizations play important role in standardizing electronic medical records. Nevertheless, a number of general standards of information technology had tremendous effect on developing health care information systems.
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volume 11 issue 9
pages 1140- 1148
publication date 2012-03
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