Table 1 EMR system functionalities available to and used by family physicians

Clinical functionalities

Clinical Notes and Patient History

Clinical notes

89%

83%

Past medical history

90%

79%

Family diseases/family history

86%

75%

Patient Care Management

Planning and coordination of patient care

64%

55%

Monitoring patients with chronic diseases

68%

53%

Reminder for guideline-based interventions and/or screening tests

43%

29%

Prescription Management and Patient Demographics

Patient demographics

89%

82%

Electronic alerts or prompts about a potential problem with drug use, dose or drug interactions

79%

59%

Electronic prescribing of medication

89%

80%

Communication functionalities

Visualization of Results

All lab tests ordered are tracked until results reach clinicians

46%

39%

Viewing laboratory test results

88%

82%

Out-of-range test levels highlighted

65%

60%

Viewing imaging results

54%

51%

Communication with other Institutions

Access to medical records from other clinics/hospitals

36%

34%

Communication and follow-up with government agencies (e.g. a public health agency)

22%

18%

Electronic ordering of laboratory tests

49%

34%

Electronic referral to specialists

31%

27%

Electronic Transfers

Electronic transfer of prescription to pharmacy

15%

10%

Electronic transfer of test prescription to laboratory

44%

39%

Administrative functionalities

Billing and Data Security

Billing management

78%

42%

Secure transmissions protecting patients’ health privacy

69%

61%

Remote Access and Appointment Scheduling

Accessibility of EMR remotely (from home or outside the clinic)

89%

68%

Accessibility of EMR when traveling (train, airport, mobile)

66%

35%

Patient appointment schedule management

92%

79%