Electronic Medical Record

Electronic Medical Record

Pakistan

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems have revolutionized the healthcare industry by automating the patient visit process. The concept of EMR is to have a digital system that records a patient's medical history, diagnosis, and treatment plans.

The EMR application is a collaborative effort between the Department of Family Medicine and dHRC at the Aga Khan University, resulting from a research study spearheaded by Dr Unab Khan, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Family Medicine.

The web-based application encompasses three unique application modules- Unit Clerk, Nurse, and Doctor - designed to provide end-users such as unit clerks, nurses, doctors, and residents in training with a seamless experience. The data generated by the patients visiting the facility is recorded in the EMR application by these users, making it an essential tool for healthcare providers to efficiently manage patients.

In a seamless and fully integrated process, the EMR system begins with the Unit Clerk and culminates with the physician's consultation. After the consultation, the Unit Clerk can print the patient's receipt, prescriptions, and follow-up appointments directly from the application.

Application & Key Features

The EMR application includes three distinct modules designed to streamline the patient visit process:

Doctor

The Doctor module provides a comprehensive record of patient visits, including the latest information on their current condition recorded by the nurse, which is helpful during consultations.

Nurse

The Nurse module is responsible for recording patient vitals once the appointment is booked.

Unit Clerk

The Unit Clerk module empowers unit clerks to efficiently register patient data, schedule appointments, and manage doctor schedules.

Additionally, the Admin Panel is a separate feature that enables the administrators to setup and maintain levels of information for patients, doctors, and nurses.

The application has been implemented at the Family Medical Health Center, located in Karachi. The project was initiated in August 2022 with the development of the Nurse and Unit Clerk modules, followed by the development of the Doctor module, scheduled for launch in June 2023.