An electronic medical record is much easier to record information. As this record is done online, doctors and nurses can easily input necessary information. Information such as one's vital signs, physical complaints, test results, and more can all be added into the electronic medical record format. With traditional records, doctors and nurses had to hand record this information which took a considerable amount of time. Today, this information is typed into a computer and stored. Some software for an electronic medical record uses drop down boxes where appropriate so it is even easier.