Electronic health records: The importance of implementation and training

A new article in the British Medical Journal from Carol Chan, Ana Neves and myself looks at the importance of implementation and training in the use of electronic health records (EHRs) in healthcare. The introduction of EHRs has been one of the most significant changes in how healthcare is delivered in recent decades. But while EHRs have brought many benefits to the NHS, for patients and clinicians, they have also created substantial challenges that must be addressed.