Isr Med Assoc J
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Various medical centers in Israel have recently incorporated electronic medical record systems. Knowing the EMR systems' features and pattern of use is an essential step for developing locally and nationally integrated systems. ⋯ Most of the hospitals in Israel use EMR systems but there is no standard data model. Physicians are the main users but the amount of data entered is still limited. Adoption of standards is essential for the integration of electronic patient records across Israeli healthcare organizations.