The document discusses the role of electronic health records (EHRs) in promoting patient involvement in treatment decision-making by facilitating the sharing of clinical information. It outlines several advantages, including reduced record maintenance and improved monitoring of treatment, alongside disadvantages such as potential privacy breaches and software limitations. Overall, the balance of benefits and drawbacks impacts both providers and patients in the use of EHRs.

1. One goal of EHRs is to facilitate providers’ sharing of clinical information with patients to
encourage patient involvement in decision-making about treatment plans. What might be some
the potential advantages and disadvantages to providers and patients of sharing this information?
Solution
Advantages of Electronic Health Record (EHR)
1. EHR cuts down the need for maintenance of the records of the patient's medical history.
2. The records always remain in the legible format.
3. EMR boosts the interaction even at remote areas
4. Lesser paper-work
5. The treatment can be monitored to check the direction of treatment. In case if the wrong
treatment is observed it can be stopped at the right moment
Disadvantages:
1. Privacy Breach: The privacy of the patient is breached.
2. Software quality and usability deficiencies provide limitation in its implementation.