Adoption of EHRs
In general, adopting electronic health records (EHRs) in the Kingdom into the healthcare systems in Saudi Arabia is one of the most effective, productive, and efficient solutions for improving the quality, productivity, and results of providing care to the population of the country. Therefore, this innovation will contribute to the earlier detection and treatment of specific diseases in terms of improving the accuracy and availability of patient data (Hazazi & Wilson, 2021). EHRs ideally help organize medical staff’s work within the framework of the availability and accuracy of information about patients in Saudi Arabia hospitals and polyclinics.
Challenges
However, the decision to implement EHRs may have several drawbacks and shortcomings. Thus, the negative attitude of some employees towards modern technologies, the low level of computer literacy, the need for more systems adaptation to the needs of hospitals, and poor support and training are among the few problems (AlSadrah, 2020). Moreover, the problems can be singled out separately by the lack of opportunities for multidisciplinary care and the lack of a patient portal (Hazazi & Wilson, 2021). Consequently, special attention should be paid to these aspects, and attempts should be made to eradicate these concerns.
Recommendations
As recommendations to eliminate the identified imperfections, attention should be paid to training employees and improving electronic systems inside medical institutions. It is necessary to focus on the confidentiality of electronic cards and providing access to health information for patients (Stephens, 2020). Increasing physicians’ awareness about new systems and the ability to clarify details about health for patients should be prioritized. Digitalization of processes in modern medicine is a constant process that accompanies high-quality care and care for the country’s citizens.
References
AlSadrah, S. A. (2020). Electronic medical records and health care promotion in Saudi Arabia: An overview. Saudi Medical Journal, 41(6), 583. Web.
Hazazi, A., & Wilson, A. (2021). Leveraging electronic health records to improve management of noncommunicable diseases at primary healthcare centres in Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study. BMC Family Practice, 22(1), 106. Web.
Stephens, T. (2020). The importance of electronic health records. Jindal School. Web.