One-patient-one-record data bank on cards

DUBAI — The Ministry of Health is moving towards setting up a central data repository for healthcare that offers one-patient-one-record, said Dr Ajit Nagpal.

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Asma Ali Zain

Published: Sat 9 Feb 2008, 8:56 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Nov 2023, 3:24 PM

“Though the basics have been discussed, a national IT backbone needs to be developed with a robust and versatile health information exchange capability,” he said.

“But even before we actually adopt this system in the UAE, a national law will have to be passed which will be helpful in streamlining policies, infrastructure and connectivity,” added Dr Nagpal.

Describing the role of the repository, he said that public and private healthcare providers will have secured access to patient records, after their authorisation.

“There will be two-fold benefits of this system - it will increase quality of patient care and improved doctor-patient relationship,” said the expert. “There will be two portals established in the system — one accessible to the patient and the other to the healthcare provider,” he said.

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Asma Ali Zain

Published: Sat 9 Feb 2008, 8:56 AM

Last updated: Tue 7 Nov 2023, 3:24 PM

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