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An electronic platform for gathering, analysis and distribution of digital resources on medical events in the light of the law on the Information System in Healthcare

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  • Aleksandra Czerw

    (Medical University of Warsaw)

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The new bill on the Information System in Healthcare was passed by the Polish Parliament on March 25, 2011. It will come into force on Jan 1 st 2012. According to the new Law, The Medical Information System will be created. It will enable users to find out electronic information about performed and planned healthcare services. It will also make it possible to exchange information necessary for the continuity of diagnostic and treatment procedures between different healthcare providers. The new Law seems to be beneficial for individual patients as well as for the whole healthcare system in Poland. Easier access to healthcare services, on-line visits booking, access to laboratory results, history of treatment and prescribed drugs are the most important patient’s benefits. The benefits for the healthcare system include easier access to the databases for statistical computations and a more unified system of financial settlements. Regardless of the many benefits of the new Law, there are some uncertainties causing serious concerns. Jeopardized data safety and lack of transparency are the issues most often brought up by the experts. This may result in patients’ lack of trust and, finally, disappointment.

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  • Aleksandra Czerw, 2012. "An electronic platform for gathering, analysis and distribution of digital resources on medical events in the light of the law on the Information System in Healthcare," Ekonomia i Prawo, Uniwersytet Mikolaja Kopernika, vol. 8(1), pages 189-210, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpn:umkeip:v:8:y:2012:i:1:p:189-210
    DOI: 10.12775/EiP.2012.012
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    electronic platform; Information System in Healthcare;

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