Electronic medical records to become accessible to patients this summer

A new digital facility will revolutionise the way patients, including older people, manage their medical information. The electronic health record will become available for consultation from summer 2024, according to an announcement made by the president of the Casa Națională de Asigurări de Sănătate (National Health Insurance House).

This implementation marks an important step in the digitalisation of Romania's healthcare system and will bring considerable benefits for older people and their families. By accessing the electronic medical record, seniors will be able to view their full history of consultations, test results and treatments received, eliminating the need to keep bulky physical files.

For older people who frequently deal with multiple chronic conditions and require constant monitoring, this facility will considerably simplify the management of medical information. Centralised data will allow for better coordination between GPs, specialists and the medical facilities where patients receive care.

The system will enable rapid access to crucial information in emergency situations, when older people are unable to communicate or cannot recall details about their ongoing treatments. Family members and carers will also be better placed to understand the health status of those in their care, making it easier to take informed decisions about their wellbeing.

The rollout of this technology comes against the backdrop of Romania's rapidly ageing population, with health services needing to adapt to meet the growing needs of older age groups. The electronic record will help improve the quality of medical care and reduce errors caused by incomplete information about patients' medical histories.