Electronic medical records (EMRs) can replace paper-based records by providing a single, up-to-date source of patient information accessible from any location. EMRs require less physical storage space and staff resources compared to paper records. They allow for fast access to test results, integrated viewing of medical images, prescription templates, and immunization histories. However, barriers to EMR adoption include upfront costs, technical challenges, privacy/security concerns, resistance to changes in workflows, and lack of interoperability between different EMR systems. Once implemented, an EMR system can manage appointments, patient demographics, clinical notes, test results, prescriptions, medical imaging, and other aspects of patient care.