Mona Al Hammoudi (Abu Dhabi)
The Malafi platform revealed the registration of 46,940 users authorized to access the platform for nearly 7 million patients, in 2,271 participating health agencies, and linking 74 different electronic health systems with the unified medical record.
Robert Denson, Acting CEO of Malaffi, explained that the user authorized to enter the platform is a person authorized by the participating health authority or from the Abu Dhabi Standard for Health Information Security and Cyber Security to access patients’ health information through the platform of the Department of Health’s policy about exchanging information, in accordance with applicable policies.
He added, “With the aim of enhancing access to health services to continuously improve the quality of care and maintain the sustainability of resources in this sector, the Malafi platform is an emirate-wide initiative that allows the exchange of health information in an effective manner to enhance the safety and privacy of patients, in line with the Department of Health’s policy aimed at improving the health sector.” With new possibilities to improve health care on an unprecedented scale, it contributes to promoting health informatics and e-health.
He continued: “Earlier this year, we celebrated the third anniversary of the founding of the Malaffi platform, and during this period we have connected almost all private and public hospitals and the entire healthcare sector. Malaffi is one of the fastest health information exchange platforms implemented in the world and the first of its kind. in the region. Malafi is a health information exchange platform that enables doctors and healthcare teams to provide better health care through secure access to basic health information recorded in the patient’s unified medical record. Malafi was established based on the ambitious strategic priorities set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi to be The system is the first of its kind in the Middle East.
He pointed out that the recommendations and evidence mentioned how access to this information contributes significantly to all stakeholders, in addition to the fact that more than 30% of users who have access to the Malaffi platform log on to and use the Malafi platform on a monthly basis, which is a sign of successful clinical adoption. When compared to such systems in the world.
He noted that the “Malfa” platform enabled the relevant authorities to communicate with patients and better meet their needs, as it allows immediate access to their medical information and see it before their appointments, which provides the opportunity to spend more time with patients and deal with them with prior knowledge about them, even if this It is their first visit to us.
During the COVID-19 pandemic
“My file” has contributed to providing access to laboratory test results for Covid-19 and other medical record data during the pandemic, which has helped medical staff make faster medical decisions regarding the initial response to the patient’s condition and provide greater care to him during these difficult times.
data security
The privacy and security of patient health information is a top priority, so all health care facilities connected to Malaffi adhere to Malaffi’s security and privacy policies and comply with the laws in force in Abu Dhabi. It also ensures the highest level of digital security, as medical information is encrypted and shared over a secure network, and only authorized users are allowed to access patient data. So far, only authorized healthcare professionals have access to my file’s medical records. As one of the platform’s achievements, Melfi plans to launch a mobile app that will allow Abu Dhabi residents to securely access important medical information, such as laboratory results, allergies, medications, and more. By providing patients with access to their medical records, we seek to involve them in managing their health, strengthen their relationships with physicians, and help them adhere to medical and drug guidelines. This ultimately supports our shared goal of improving healthcare outcomes for our patients.
medical experiments
Dr. Mogan Jamil, Consultant Internal Medicine at Imperial College London Diabetes Center – Al Ain, said: “During a patient visit to health facilities, the medical staff, including doctors, nurses and others, can view the unified medical reference record that contains all his important medical information recorded by all health care providers in contact. In my files that I have previously reviewed in Abu Dhabi, the medical record stored in “My Profile” includes important information about allergies, diseases diagnosed in the past, health problems, laboratory test results and radiology reports, in addition to information about his medications.
She added: “My file” helps care providers to provide better care for your health, by providing access to patient information as it is important to the medical staff, so that it can diagnose the condition faster and more accurately and take other decisions that may save the patient’s life, especially in emergencies and epidemics. , such as Covid-19, and the patient gets a better experience when visiting the doctor because you will not have to carry his paper reports, and doctors exchange patient medical information with other care providers digitally through “My File” so that they can coordinate among them, ensuring that you receive health care Excellent, and the patient will not have to repeat laboratory tests and x-rays unnecessarily, which is important, especially if he suffers from a chronic condition or often needs to visit several doctors from various health facilities. In addition, reviewing the information in “My File” contributes to avoiding the occurrence of medical and medication errors, which may result from a lack of health information about the patient’s condition.
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