EMR are readily accessible, increases the standardization for seamless use where

and when required and greatly reduces the likelihood of error in either entry or
interpretation of medical information (Asefzadeh, 2005). Having a patients medical
and contact information readily available can be potentially life-saving during
critical medical events such as severe allergic reactions or heart attacks. Moreover,
by reducing errors and saving time, EMR may therefore help reduce the large
number of deaths attributed to medical errors.