Description

The streamlining and reduction of paper flow and traditional medical records by electronic technology solutions offer an opportunity to better balance the management of clinical and administrative data. Patient and professional “smart cards”, because of their portability can effectively address some of the issues faced by the health sector in its quest for the continuous improvement of health systems, the promotion of rapid advances in securing geographical, cultural, and financial access to health services, and expansion of social protection mechanisms. The introduction of “smarts cards” is also an important step in the direction of implementing a patient-centered model of health records.