Book Title: Personal Data Protection in Digital Age: Issues and Challenges
Editor: Dr. Ananya Rahul Bibave
Associate Editor: Dr. Sunita Mane Saware
ISBN: 978-81-970102-6-2
Chapter: 14
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/dataprotectionC14/125
Author: Aastha Koushal, Assistant Professor, PES Modern Law College, Pune, Maharashtra 411016, India.
Abstract:
Electronic Medical Records have transformed healthcare by the way the patient information is stored, accessed and utilized. Digital repositories are centralized databases that contain Comprehensive patient data such as medical histories, Diagnosis, medications, treatment plans, lab results and imaging reports. These Electronic Medical Records provide healthcare providers with secure access to crucial information from various locations. This accessibility enhances care delivery and empowers healthcare providers to make informed decisions smoothly and efficiently. EMRs play a significant role in enhancing patient safety by minimizing errors connected with scribbling and in complete health records common in pen-paper-based systems. These EMR systems elevate the quality of patient care and alert healthcare providers about the specific/special needs of patients. Moreover, these EMR systems facilitate seamless data exchange between healthcare facilities, ensuring patient care who visit multiple providers, contribute to research, population health management etc. Switching from offline records to EMR is cost-effective and more efficient and also aligns with sustainability goals by eliminating paper usage and administrative burden.