Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
E
- Electronic Medical RecordEMR, Digital Medical Chart
- A digital version of a patient's medical chart maintained within a single healthcare organisation, containing clinical history, diagnoses, and medications.
- Electronic Medical Record DataEMR Data, Clinical Record Data
- Clinical information extracted from digital medical record systems, capturing patient-level diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes as recorded during routine care.
P
- Personal Health RecordPHR, Patient Health Record
- A digital health record controlled and maintained by the patient themselves, unlike an electronic medical record controlled by a healthcare organisation.