[E-health--challenge for health care system].

E-health and systems related to the electronic patient record (EPR) are seen as important factors in the development of the health care System. In 2004 European Commission had adopted e-Health Action Plan, which indicated the development directions of European e-Health. In Poland, the main development trends and Government course of actions in this regard, are contained in the document Computerization plan "e-Health Poland" 2009-2015. The European Commission defines e-Health as an application of tools and services, information and communication technologies in healthcare. EPR is a collection of patient data that are stored in a certain place and it is possible to access them. E-health and EPR are closely related to the concept of interoperability. Denmark is one of the countries in which the information services and information technology in healthcare is mostly used. The introduction of ERP involves a lot of positive effects. Using the ERP, stored data can be optimally used by both physicians and patients. However, also risks associated with data security need to be considered. Furthermore, the Polish law defines in great detail the issues associated with creating, storing and sharing medical records (1). According to the Act from 17 February 2005, concerning the computerization of public service activities, it possible to keep medical documentation in electronically form.