Electronic Medical Records: A Review Comparing the Challenges in Developed and Developing Countries

Abstract

Studies on the adaptation of electronic medical and personal health records in developing countries are scarce. There are sharp differences between barriers to adaptation and implementation in developing countries to that of developed countries. This paper examines the challenges faced by developing countries toward the development, progression and sustainability of electronic medical records. The paper also provides a review of implementation of varying types of electronic medical data management systems in developing countries.