A record of an individual's care that provides health information from all clinicians who provide care and is designed to follow the individual wherever they receive health care is known as the:
A) electronic medical record (EMR)
B) medical chart
C) electronic health record (EHR)
D) patient register
E) personal health record (PHR)

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An electronic health record (EHR) is a digital version of a patient's paper chart. It includes information from all healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care and is designed to be accessible wherever the patient receives care. An electronic medical record (EMR) typically only includes information from one healthcare provider, while a personal health record (PHR) is controlled by the patient and may not include a complete record of their care. A medical chart and patient register refer to paper-based documentation of patient health information.

A Record of an Individual's Care That Provides Health Information