Electronic medical records (EMR) systems in hospital settings emit significantly more greenhouse gases than the traditional paper-based system. But, if conventional energy systems were replaced by renewable energy then the GHG emissions would be comparable to paper-based systems, say researchers.
A study to understand the benefits of EMR was done recently. Aravind Eye Hospital in Puducherry was taken for the study and one of the researchers and the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer R. Venkatesh said decarbonising electricity sources in healthcare facilities could mitigate environmental impact.
