EHRxF for the Workforce
EHRxF for the Workforce
Workforce
Healthcare professionals’ practice has changed profoundly over the years, due to sub-specialisation, rapid pace of innovation, availability of immense amounts of information, relevant or not, and the changing practice of (medical) care in relation to other professionals and patients. More often than not, these healthcare professionals are supported by a diverse group of other workers with a variety of complementing expertise (e.g. social care or experts by experience). The objectives and motives of this workforce is often quite different from what provider organisations and healthcare system administrators expect. Their main driver is to provide safe and high-quality healthcare services, i.e. to do their job well and to do good to their clients, patients, and customers (i.e. the citizens), and facilitate coordination and continuity of care for the patient across care settings and provider organisations. When the continuity of care is at stake, for instance when a patient is referred to another professional in a different organisation, effective sharing and use of the information needed in different systems depends on a common EHR exchange format.
Scenario 1: Bridging Care Across Borders with MyHealth@EU present and future services
Dr Weber, a cardiologist in Berlin, receives an urgent call from a hotel regarding a Spanish patient, Miguel, in need of medical attention during an academic conference visit. Despite initial language barriers, Dr Weber utilizes her mobile phone to access her clinic’s EHR system to access Miguel’s local patient summary, facilitating a seamless exchange of critical health information. However, Miguel’s records do not provide enough information for proper assessment. Dr. Weber uses the MyHealth@EU platform to access further vital information including Miguel’s Spanish hospital discharge report in a structured, translated format. With comprehensive health records at her disposal, Dr Weber makes informed treatment decisions swiftly. Through collaborative care facilitated by this framework, Dr Weber ensures continuity of Miguel’s care, irrespective of geographic boundaries. Ultimately, the European EHRxF allows healthcare providers like Dr Weber to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across the European Union.
Scenario 2: Connecting Care Across Borders with Telemedicine and ePrescription / eDispensation
Dr Leena, a primary healthcare provider in Estonia, is facing the challenge of managing the chronic condition of Marek, an Estonian worker residing in a remote rural area of Estonia, amidst a pandemic lockdown. With travel restrictions hindering Marek’s access to regular medical consultations, Dr Leena telemedicine challenge seeking ways to continue providing essential care and prescription refills to Marek remotely. The European EHRxF emerges as a solution, enabling Dr Leena to securely access Marek’s updated health records and support ensures uninterrupted treatment for Marek regardless of his remote location. Dr Leena leverages the system to issue new prescriptions seamlessly, which can be immediately accessed and utilized by Marek in local pharmacies.