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A new concept for an integrated Healthcare Access Model
Carlos Costa1, José Luís Oliveira, Augusto Silva
1University of Aveiro, Electronic and Telecommunications Department/IEETA, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal. ccosta@ieeta.pt
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|December 11, 2003
Summary
Patient data is increasingly scattered across healthcare systems due to population mobility. This study introduces a novel Healthcare Access Model with a virtual Electronic Patient Record (EPR) to manage dispersed clinical information effectively.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Management
- Patient Data Security
Background:
- Growing population mobility leads to fragmented patient clinical records within Healthcare Information Systems.
- Existing systems struggle to provide seamless access to dispersed patient data for healthcare practitioners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and describe a new Healthcare Access Model designed for mobile patient populations.
- To implement a virtual unique Electronic Patient Record (EPR) concept for integrated patient information access.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel Healthcare Access Model.
- Integration of web-based interfaces with robust access control mechanisms.
- Implementation of secure authentication and identification protocols.
Main Results:
- The proposed model effectively addresses challenges posed by patient mobility.
- A functional virtual Electronic Patient Record (EPR) concept is described.
- Enhanced access to dispersed patient information is facilitated for healthcare providers.
Conclusions:
- The developed Healthcare Access Model enhances data accessibility for mobile patients.
- The virtual EPR concept offers a unified view of patient records.
- Improved healthcare delivery is supported through better information management.