The adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has revolutionized healthcare delivery, offering benefits such as improved access to patient information, enhanced coordination of care, and opportunities for data-driven decision-making. In Emergency Medicine, where timely and accurate information is critical, implementing EHRs with the incorporation of new technologies like artificial intelligence holds particular promise. However, challenges remain. Concerns regarding data privacy and security, effective use of unstructured data, and optimizing EHRs for epidemiological research and quality of care analysis are only a few of them. This Research Topic aims to explore these challenges and opportunities, providing a comprehensive examination of the role of EHRs in Emergency Medicine.

The primary goal of this Research Topic is to advance our understanding of how technological and societal factors shape the application of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Emergency Medicine. We aim to explore the various aspects of EHR implementation, utilization, and impact in emergency care settings through a multidisciplinary approach. Specifically, we strive to:

• Examine the current EHR adoption in Emergency Medicine and identify critical challenges and opportunities.
• Explore innovative applications of EHRs, including using natural language processing for analyzing unstructured EHR data and leveraging structured data for improved patient care.
• Discuss the implications of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Health Data Space on EHR design and use in emergency settings.
• Investigate the role of EHRs in epidemiological research and quality of care analysis, highlighting best practices and potential areas for improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing EHR systems to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery in emergency departments.

We invite submissions of original research articles, review papers, and case studies that contribute to understanding Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Emergency Medicine. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• EHR implementation and adoption strategies in emergency care settings
• Use of natural language processing techniques for EHR data analysis
• Effective utilization of structured data within EHR systems
• Legal and ethical considerations surrounding EHR use in Emergency Medicine, with a focus on compliance with the EU GDPR
• EHRs and their role in epidemiological research, disease surveillance, and outbreak management
• Assessment of the impact of EHRs on quality of care, patient safety, and clinical outcomes in emergency departments

Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that present novel insights, innovative methodologies, and practical implications for the effective integration and utilization of EHRs in Emergency Medicine.. We welcome contributions from emergency physicians, IT scientists, ethics specialists, and other experts in the field. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this vital discussion on the transformative potential of Electronic Health Records in Emergency Medicine.

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