All medical forms filing
Overview
Medical filing is a meticulous and stringent process that entails organising and safely storing patients' medical records. This is a crucial task that ensures immediate access to healthcare data when treating patients, underscoring the vital role of healthcare professionals in maintaining patient records.
Safely stored medical data serve the following purposes:
Valued Patient Care
Our advanced software-based medical filing systems play a pivotal role in patient care. They allow us to keep track of patient files, manage patients' health, provide quality healthcare, and ensure an error-free, paperless system, thereby enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our healthcare services.
Confidentiality
At our facility, patient confidentiality is not just a priority; it's a commitment. We ensure your personalised data is safely stored without the risk of this information being leaked to a third party. All sensitive medical data remains confidential between patient and doctor ONLY, ensuring you feel secure and valued.
Compliance with Legal Standards
All our medical record systems comply with regulatory legal standards for record-keeping and maintenance.
Streamline Communication Channels
All medical records and files effectively keep the communication channels open between healthcare professionals. The National Health Act in South Africa requires all healthcare establishments to formulate and accurately maintain health data for all medical users. Medical records detailing the patient's illness or traumatic accident from their occupation must remain on file for as long as twenty years, even after the treatment has concluded.
What is the purpose of patient healthcare data?
What is the purpose of patient healthcare data? Maintaining patient records is not just a bureaucratic task. It plays a pivotal role in promoting continuity of care, providing proof of patient care, and supporting effective clinical practice.
Security and Privacy of Patient Healthcare Data
Strict control methods prevent unauthorised access to patient data and personalised files. These safety measures ensure your data is safely stored for future purposes related to your healthcare needs or compensation claims. By safely collecting and storing your data, we can enhance our healthcare services and allow hassle-free access to our facility.
FAQ
- Your personal information (name, surname, contact details, medical aid scheme, etc.)
- Your medical history
- Diagnostic assessments
- Treatments
- List of medications
- Test results
- Records of immunisations