UgandaEMR (OpenMRS)
Origin language: English
Country
Uganda
Coverage
National
Nb of implementation sites
1000
Lead organization
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Health Focus Area
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Services
Electronic medical record
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Standards
HL7 v3
LOINC
RxNORM
CIEL
DICOM
ICD-10
SNOMED
HL7 FHIR
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Summary
A health facility's electronic medical records (EMR) system is designed to electronically capture, store, and manage patient medical information. It improves healthcare delivery by ensuring quick access to patient data, enhancing diagnostic and treatment accuracy, and fostering better communication among healthcare providers. Key features may include appointment scheduling, prescription management, and billing processes. EMRs also enable data analysis to enhance patient care and health outcomes, assist in regulatory compliance, and boost patient engagement by granting access to personal health information. Overall, the EMR system is essential for modernizing healthcare practices.
Keywords
DHA
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iDHA (Project ID)
so97p1
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2024-11-11
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Last update by
Mirana Michelle on 2024-11-11
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