Public and physician's expectations and ethical concerns about electronic health record: Benefits outweigh risks except for information security.

Introduction: Electronic Health Record systems (EHRs) offer numerous benefits in health care but also pose certain risks. As we progress toward the implementation of EHRs, a more in-depth understanding of attitudes that influence overall levels of EHR support is required.

Objectives: To record public and physicians' awareness, expectations for, and ethical concerns about the use of EHRs.