Chonnam National University Hospital Launches Health Information Expressway

Chonnam National University Hospital has launched the "Health Information Expressway" to enhance public access to medical information and expand patient-centered medical services. Photo by Chonnam National University Hospital

Chonnam National University Hospital announced on the 11th that it has launched the "Health Information Expressway" to enhance public access to medical information and expand patient-centered medical services.

On November 28, Chonnam National University Hospital operated a promotional booth for the "Health Information Expressway" in the lobby on the first floor of the Main Building 1. The hospital introduced the new data utilization system to patients and visitors, and provided guidance on how to view medical records through the "My Health Records" app.

The "Health Information Expressway" project is a national policy initiative led by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Health Information Service. It supports the integration and access of scattered patient medical records with patient consent. Currently, 1,269 medical institutions nationwide, including 21 tertiary hospitals and Chonnam National University Hospital, are participating as medical data providers.

Through this project, Chonnam National University Hospital now provides patients' medical records (such as medication history, test results, and diagnostic information) in a standardized digital format. Patients can easily access their own medical records via the "My Health Records" smartphone app, and, when necessary for health promotion or disease prevention, can securely transmit their records to medical staff at other hospitals.

This is expected to allow patients to actively manage and utilize their own health data, significantly reducing unnecessary duplicate tests and consultation times caused by insufficient information sharing among healthcare professionals. It is also anticipated to make managing medical information much more convenient for patients with chronic illnesses or elderly patients who visit multiple medical institutions.

On this day, Chonnam National University Hospital demonstrated how to install the "My Health Records" app, the identity verification process, how to view medical records, and the procedure for transmitting records to medical staff at the promotional booth, helping users better understand the process.

Chung Shin, President of Chonnam National University Hospital, stated, "The Health Information Expressway is a very important change that enables patients to proactively manage their own medical information," adding, "Through this project, we expect patient-centered and data-driven medical services to be further strengthened."

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