Private clinics are required to maintain electronic medical records: what does this mean for patients

The creation and maintenance of an electronic medical record for a patient is a joint responsibility of public and private medical institutions. They all have equal access to the digital space where each patient's health history is stored.

Private clinics are obligated by license to maintain electronic medical records, issue e-Prescriptions and other documents. This allows doctors to have a complete picture of the patient's condition, see their medical history and treatment.

Unjustifiably sending patients to other institutions just to obtain certain electronic documents complicates the process for both medical staff and the patients themselves.

If you find that your medical records have not been entered into the electronic system, you have the right to contact the administration of the medical institution and report it.

Legislation stipulates that both public and private medical entities have the same rights and obligations regarding the maintenance of electronic medical records. This contributes to improving the quality and accessibility of medical services for all patients.