The EMR (ElectroniC Medical Record) and the EHR (Electonic Health Record) are they one in the same?  Kind of but not really, the EMR is the that individual record at the providers office.  It is made up of all your encounters (your multiple visits to the doctor or the hospital (see the vidieo)

The EHR is a snap shot or abstract of your visits for all providers.  The intent of the EHR is to improve outcome.