There are several pros and cons of the many documentation
techniques for an EHR. Below, you will see the advantages and
disadvantages of the different EHR documentation methods. This
will give you an idea of which one, or combination, would be
best for use at your clinic.  Structured Templates  There are
several benefits of using structured templates including ease of
note taking. The doctor is presented with a draft that he or she
can then change or modify to reflect the patients current
condition.  There are other “pop-ups” that may occur while
filling out a structured template. If the patient complains
about chest pains, a pop-up with questions about daily exertion,
the family history, and if the patient smokes would appear.
These templates also allow clinics to create not only medical
records but also structured data that can direct functions such
as medical alerts and even treatment suggestions.  The
disadvantage of structured templates is that when used alone,
they can be a difficult to read as a whole