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The eCQI Resource Center glossary says the electronic health record is also called an electronic patient record, an electronic medical record, or a computerized patient record.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“An electronic health record (EHR) is also called an electronic patient record, electronic medical record, or computerized patient record.”
Electronic health record (EHR), eCQI Resource Center, eCQI Resource Center (HHS, healthit.gov subdomain), 2026, Definition.
Open the original- What it measures
- The glossary lists these names as equivalent, which is why job postings, software and articles use different ones for the same kind of record.
- What it does not show
- The glossary treats the names as equivalent. Some organizations use EMR for the record inside one practice and EHR for the record shared across organizations, so check local usage.