An electronic medical record (EMR) is a computerized version of a patient's medical history that allows healthcare providers to securely access patient information. An EMR contains clinical, administrative, and billing data and can be used to enhance patient safety, provide real-time access to patient information, and allow for remote charting. However, implementing an EMR system is expensive and time-consuming, requires staff retraining, and poses privacy and security risks if patient data is compromised or stolen.