Digital Health records should enable health care professionals to efficiently deliver quality health services through:

1. Audit and monitor- care provided.

2. View health care history of an individual over a period of time.

3. Research and analysis of a disease pattern

4. Avoid repeat investigation.

Today, in our health care system it is difficult to find and effectively interpret information about patient illness. This is mainly due to the result that the record maintenance is done using paper based format. Patients are also frustrated due to lack of communication and compatibility of health care records between various health care professionals and hospitals across different hospitals and medical centers.

In addition, there is also lack of standardization in common health data which is used across various health information networks. As a result there is little integration between an individual and their health record and medical centers. Digital Personal Health Record can aid in providing solution to these issues.

Disclaimer:

This article is for informational purpose only and is in no way intended to be a substitute for medical consultation with a qualified professional. The author encourages Internet users to be careful when using medical information. If you are unsure about your medical condition, consult a physician.

Reference:

http://www.open.medicdrive.org

Open MedicDrive is a collaborative Wiki for advancing and educating about the role of Health care Information Technology in Personal Health Record Management.

Ms.Catherine Collins has spent nearly a decade in writing about health care topics. She has published her work on health care management in several leading publications in online media.Her vision is to help people to take care of their health with aid of current technologies.