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[Health record in the age of e-Health].

¹Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Italia. fabrizio.consorti@uniroma1.it

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Summary

Health records have evolved from paper to digital systems over centuries. This paper outlines the history of health records and the essential features of modern Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, aligning with Italian e-Health guidelines.

Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Medical Documentation
Digital Health

Context:

The evolution of health records management.
The impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on clinical information.
Recent Italian legislation shaping the e-Health landscape.

Purpose:

To summarize the historical development of health records.
To review international literature on health record systems.
To define the characteristics of modern Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Italy.

Summary:

Traces the historical trajectory of health records from traditional paper-based methods to modern digital solutions.
Analyzes the transformative influence of ICT on managing clinical information over the past 40 years.

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Details the essential features required for contemporary EHR systems to leverage technology and comply with Italian national e-Health guidelines.

Impact:

Provides a comprehensive overview of health record evolution for researchers and practitioners.
Informs the development and implementation of advanced EHR systems.
Supports the strategic direction of e-Health initiatives within Italy.