Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Health has launched an image exchange solution for inclusion in the region’s Malaffi health information exchange platform.
This solution will provide authorized clinicians with secure access to diagnostic images and radiographs as part of the patient record.
In a phased approach, two million radiographic images from more than 60 different healthcare sites across Abu Dhabi will be available through Malaffi, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and imaging supersonic.
Reem Hospital and nine hospitals in the NMC Healthcare group were connected and shared radiographic images. Once all sites are connected, patients will no longer need to scan hard copies and CDs for each appointment.
WHY IT IMPORTANT
The time and effort spent retrieving radiological and diagnostic images from disparate systems places a significant burden on patients and healthcare providers. Secure access to radiographic images is essential for clinicians to make better decisions and improve the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Access to imaging is especially important for surgeons, gynecologists and obstetricians, internists, and oncology care teams to get a holistic view of a patient’s medical history. from appointments at multiple facilities.
It also reduces the need to repeat costly and invasive radiological investigations, helps protect patients from unnecessary radiation, and reduces time and costs.
BIGGER BACKGROUND
According to Persistence Market Research, medical image exchange systems are expected to be adopted globally at a significant rate due to the increasing adoption of IoT in the healthcare industry.
Google Cloud recently announced the launch of a Medical Imaging Suite to support the accessibility and interoperability of radiological and other imaging data.
ON PROFILE
Dr Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, deputy minister, Abu Dhabi Department of Health said: “The introduction of the image exchange solution for the Malaffi service provider portal will greatly contribute to its continued growth. of the Emirati fully digitized and robust healthcare sector.”
Robert Denson, acting CEO of Malaffi, said: “Ensuring that X-ray images are part of the information exchanged is the latest thread for Malaffi and part of our ongoing efforts. I aim to improve the clinical scope and value of Malaffi and provide a holistic view of the patient. File.”
Mark Adams, Interim CEO of NMC Healthcare, said: “Medical imaging forms the basis of diagnostics, and with the addition of the image exchange solution, Malaffi has taken the next steps to provide a comprehensive and comprehensive digital health ecosystem. When doctors share medical images, they can build better, deeper referral networks and more accurate diagnoses, increasing efficiency, saving clinical time and tracking patient progress. throughout their treatment journey.”
“We are delighted to be one of the first healthcare facilities to contribute to the image exchange solution offered by Malaffi,” said Naushad Mohammed, IT director, Reem Hospital. Implementing world-class clinical care pathways is vital as we strive to become a leading and trusted hospital in the UAE.”
