Electronic records are more efficient than paper because it makes the files easier to read, more accessible and improves the overall quality of patient files for diagnosis and research. Paper Records. Using paper medical records increases the risk of grammar errors, improper data entry and other record inaccuracies.
Security. Paper records are generally safe unless someone physically breaks into a storage unit. Both types of records can be susceptible to natural disasters such as fires and floods; however, a facility will typically have only one copy of a paper record, versus at least one backup copy of an electronic record.
A typical patient’s medical record usually encompasses close to hundreds of pages and might even run into the thousands in the most extreme cases. On the other hand, turning to digital solutions saves paper, trees and other resources used to make paper products. Security.