Digital records in healthcare
Medical field requires a lot of documentation and history taking to ensure complete information regarding the patient is obtained. These records play a key role in providing a final diagnosis. Previously, records were maintained through files and papers, which may be difficult to store and access. Converting these files digitally restores the space required to store these documents and immortalizes those details forever.
How is it possible?
Various softwares are available for taking records, uploading X-rays and investigations done. These data can be accessed anytime and anywhere. These data are not lost to time and remain the way until they are edited.
What data can be stored?
- Case sheets specific for various departments
- Patient history
- Chief complaint
- History of presenting illness
- Signs and symptoms
- Investigation reports
- X-rays
- Prescriptions
- Specialized AI for easier access
- Referral management
- Scheduling appointments
- Diagnosis
- Treatment plan
- Relevant notes to be noted
What apps are available?
- Ayu
- Health-e ABHA health locker, Eka care
- Dentsoftware
- Healthray
- ECG-OD Tracker
- Blood Pressure Recorder
- Body Temperature Fever Thermometer Records Diary
- My health records
- Abridge
- Apple Health
- Google Health
How is it useful?
For patients
- Emergency preparedness
- Health of family known
- Health monitoring
- Access anywhere
For doctors
- Easier documentation
- No fear of loss of data
- Efficient workflow
- Easier upgradation of new data
- Cost efficient
Do you know about such apps? Will you integrate them in your clinical practice?
MBH/PS