Which statement correctly distinguishes EMR from EHR?

• A. EMR is stored at a single facility; EHR spans multiple settings to share data
• B. EMR spans multiple settings; EHR stored at a single facility
• C. EMR and EHR are the same
• D. EMR is a paper-based record

Answer: (A)

EMR and EHR differ by scope and data sharing. An electronic medical record is created and stored within a single facility for use by that organization, reflecting its patient encounters without designed broad data exchange. An electronic health record, in contrast, is intended to be shared across multiple settings and providers, enabling coordinated care as a patient moves between clinics, hospitals, and specialists. That makes the statement that EMR is stored at a single facility and EHR spans multiple settings to share data the accurate distinction. The other ideas don’t fit: EMR is electronic, not paper-based; EHR is not limited to one facility; and they are not the same.