An electronic medical record (EMR) is a computerized medical record created by healthcare organizations to replace paper-based records. EMRs provide immediate access to patient information, integrate data from multiple sources, and offer decision support tools. While EMRs improve aspects of care, their adoption faces challenges related to technical issues, compatibility between systems, and maintaining privacy and security of health information. As healthcare continues to evolve rapidly, further development of EMRs can help increase efficiency and quality of patient care.