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# EdEHR vs other EHR systems

### **What is EdEHR?**

EdEHR is an open-source, educational electronic health record (EHR) system designed for healthcare education programs in Canada. It prioritizes student learning, offering a simulated EHR experience that prepares students for clinical practice.

#### **Key Features:**

* **Education-Focused:** Designed specifically for teaching and learning, not for live patient care.
* **Canadian-Based:** Developed with Canadian healthcare education needs in mind.
* **Open-Source:** Allows for customization and adaptation by educational institutions.
* **Interprofessional:** Can support collaboration across multiple healthcare disciplines.
* **LMS Integration:** Seamlessly connects with post-secondary institution learning management systems.
* **Customizable Case Studies:** Educators can create and modify case studies to fit program needs.
* **Software-as-a-Service (SaaS):** Hosted externally, reducing IT infrastructure demands on schools.

### **What EdEHR Isn't**

* **Not a Clinical EHR System:** Unlike Cerner, Epic, or Meditech, EdEHR is not used for actual patient care in hospitals or clinics.
* **Not a Vendor-Owned Proprietary System:** Unlike ChartFlow or GoEHR, it is open-source and adaptable.
* **Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution:** Customization is required to fit specific program needs.
* **Not Fully Self-Sustaining Yet:** It relies on institutional funding for continued development and support.

### **How EdEHR Compares to Other EHR Systems**

<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Feature</td><td><strong>EdEHR</strong></td><td><strong>ChartFlow</strong></td><td><strong>GoEHR</strong></td><td><strong>Cerner/Meditech/Epic</strong></td><td>Lippincott Docucare</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Primary Use</strong></td><td>Education</td><td>Education</td><td>Education</td><td>Clinical Patient Care</td><td>Education</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Open Source</strong></td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>No</td><td>No</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Canadian-Based</strong></td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>No</td><td>No</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Customizable</strong></td><td>Yes</td><td>Limited</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><strong>LMS Integration</strong></td><td>Yes</td><td>Limited</td><td>Yes</td><td>No</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Interprofessional</strong></td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td><td>Yes</td><td>Limited</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cost</strong></td><td>Low-Mid</td><td>Mid</td><td>High</td><td>Very High</td><td>High</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### **Summary**

EdEHR provides affordable, education-focused EHR training that prepares students for real-world clinical settings. Unlike commercial EHRs, it is customizable, open-source, and integrates with academic learning environments.


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