Your assignment is to write a paper on __Electronic Health Records___.

Development of the EHR
Discuss the purpose of electronic health records
Compare and contrast the EHR to the paper medical record
Benefits of EHR
Costs to facilities to convert from paper to electronic medical records
Summary of your findings

The assignment must be in American Psychological Association (APA) 6th Edition format (click here for the link to the digital version).

Your paper should be seven pages minimum including the cover page, abstract, and references. Anything less than seven pages will significantly impact your grade.
Section Starts on Minimum Section Cum Cum Total
Title Page 1 1 page 1 page 1.00
Abstract Page 2 1 page 1 page 2.00
Body Page 3 3.5 pages total, see below for detail
Body Introduction
Body 1st thought/Pro’s
Body 2nd thought/Con’s
Body 3rd thought/Pro & Con arguments
Body Conclusion 3/4th
3/4th
3/4th
3/4th
3/4th 0.75
1.50
2.25
3.00
3.75 3.75
4.50
5.25
6.00
6.75
References Page 7 1 page 1 page 7.00

The paper is due on week 5 of the course, failure to submit on time will result in an “F” for the paper.

Remember, everything must be documented (cited and referenced) in your project. If you quote something, cite your source. If you paraphrase something, cite your source. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and you will be expelled if you do not cite your sources.