Question

EHealth is one of the aspects of vision2030 in the healthcare sector; discuss what E-health & National health information system is and what policies have been made by MOH to apply E-health in Saudi Arabia hospitals?

Answer 1

E-HEALTH

E-Health is the use of information and communication technology in the field of health. E-health records are the important aspect of E-Health. The major benefits of E- health services include make all medical services available to all at any time, irrespective of their colour, caste, creed, socio economic status etc. This can be provided through, mobiles, call centers, web services internet etc. It helps to provide Better health care by improving all aspects of patient care, including safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, communication, education, timeliness, efficiency, and equity.

E-health composed of various activities and records. Hospital management system is the common part of E-Health.Hospital management has greatly changed over the last decades. Business expertise, modern technologies, connected devices, mobile apps, and knowledge of healthcare are key elements for the implementation of hospital management system project. The number of healthcare providers has increased and the patients have a wide choice of medical specialists. The interactions between the hospital and the patient can be simplified for the convenience of both sides. Each institution has the opportunity to create the efficient, clear and fast delivering healthcare model.