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Electronic Health Records: Benefits and Contribution to Healthcare System

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Next-Generation Wireless Technologies

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Abstract

Electronic health records (EHRs) are gaining attention and interest in health systems worldwide. This chapter describes the benefits of EHRs compared to their paper-based predecessor, and the problems and potential uses of EHRs. Rehabilitation for PWDs is used as an example in this chapter.

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  1. Wichian Sittiprapaporn Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand

    Sirinart Tongsiri

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  1. Department of CS and CE, La Trobe University, Beth Gleeson Building, Melbourne, 3086, Victoria, Australia

    Naveen Chilamkurti

  2. Department of Computer Science and IT, University of the District of Columbia, Connecticut Avenue N.W. 4200, Washington, 20008, District of Columbia, USA

    Sherali Zeadally

  3. Institut Télécom SudParis, Rue Charles Fourier 9, Evry, 91011, France

    Hakima Chaouchi

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Tongsiri, S. (2013). Electronic Health Records: Benefits and Contribution to Healthcare System. In: Chilamkurti, N., Zeadally, S., Chaouchi, H. (eds) Next-Generation Wireless Technologies. Computer Communications and Networks. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5164-7_13

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