 Today's family physicians are transforming their practices by adopting advanced information technology to deliver quality care to their patients. Family physicians are utilizing the latest tools when it comes to information technology, including electronic health records that have the ability to access and communicate clinical information resulting in high quality, safe and affordable health care. Family physicians are staying at the forefront of modern science through rigorous, ongoing medical education. The specialty of family medicine has undergone tremendous change in the past decade. Technological advances have allowed us to practice medicine much more effectively and efficiently, creating better experiences and outcomes for patients. Practices across the country are adopting electronic health records, e-communications and e-prescribing, which together allow for improved documentation of patients' medical histories and management of chronic diseases. Health information technology also enhances communication between physicians and patients, pharmacists and subspecialists. Many practices have an internet presence that features online scheduling, email consultation, direct communications with other practices, and a variety of other services. Family physicians have always adapted their practice to suit the needs of their patients, and in this day and age they're upgrading their technological services and shifting to an electronic environment in which so much of our daily life takes place.