I. Understanding EMR Systems A. What Are Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)? EMR Systems(Electronic Medical Records) are digital versions of traditional paper charts used in clinical settings. They include a patient’s medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization records, radiology images, and lab results. EMRs streamline the healthcare process by providing healthcare providers with immediate access…
Introduction: What is Medical Records? Medical records are vital for documenting patient care, managing diagnoses, and ensuring continuity of treatment. They also play a key role in legal contexts, especially in cases of medical negligence. Because of the sensitive information they contain, maintaining the confidentiality of medical records is essential. In this post, we explore the…
Introduction Brain death refers to the irreversible cessation of all brain and brainstem activities essential for sustaining life. While it is a widely accepted concept globally, brain death holds particular significance in the realm of organ transplantation. In India, the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1999 (amended in 2018) lays out the legal framework for…
Introduction The medico-legal system in Bangladesh plays a vital role at the intersection of healthcare and law. It refers to the application of medical knowledge to legal problems, especially in criminal cases like murder, sexual offenses, and assault, as well as in civil cases involving medical malpractice and negligence. Historically rooted in the British colonial…