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Consent-based access to core EHR information. Collaborative approaches in Norway.

Vigdis Heimly¹, Kirsti E Berntsen

¹Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Computer and Information Science, Sem Saelands vei 7-97491 Trondheim, Norway. vigdis.heimly@kith.no

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Summary

A new core electronic health record (EHR) system in Norway provides consent-based access to updated patient medication information. This system aims to improve healthcare provider access to crucial drug data, enhancing patient care continuity.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Medication Management

Background:

Healthcare providers in Norway face challenges accessing up-to-date drug information due to fragmented EHR systems.
Lack of interoperability between separate EHR systems hinders the exchange of critical medication data.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a consent-based access system for a core EHR to provide ready access to updated medication information.
To address the challenge of accessing current drug data for Norwegian healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

End-user requirements for EHR medication modules were developed collaboratively with vendors and researchers.
Modules were implemented by vendors, tested in usability labs, and validated by a national testing service.
An ethnographic study involving semi-/unstructured interviews with stakeholders was conducted.

Main Results:

A server-based core EHR solution, utilizing the GP's EHR as the primary source, ensures accessibility outside regular work hours.
EHR vendors are implementing system additions to enable communication with the core EHR.
All major Norwegian EHR vendors are participating in the project.

Conclusions:

The core EHR serves as a foundation for a national patient summary, improving care continuity.
Potential applications include shared individual plans and summaries of patient healthcare interactions.
Successful implementation requires collaborative adjustments in documentation practices among partners.