Revolutionizing Healthcare with Digital Consent in EHRs [Video]

The healthcare sector has made significant advancements with the implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, transforming how patient data is managed. However, the process of obtaining patient consent remains outdated, often relying on paper-based methods.  Venkata Naga Mahesh Kumar Vankayala, a leading voice in health technology, explores a new approach to digitizing consent management, seamlessly integrating it into EHR systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and patient empowerment.

The Gap Between EHR and Consent Management

Despite EHR advancements, patient consent management remains manual, relying on paper forms that cause inefficiencies, transcription errors, and delayed care. Fragmented consent information complicates the verification of patient preferences. Digital consent systems offer an automated, integrated solution within EHR platforms, reducing administrative burdens while empowering patients to manage their data-sharing preferences in real-time. This approach streamlines processes, enhances accuracy, and ensures quick access to up-to-date consent information for healthcare providers.

Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy

The digitization of sensitive health data raises security and compliance concerns. To address these, …