Medical Passport Research Articles

Patient-held records for undocumented immigrants: a blind spot. A systematic review of patient-held records

Objective. As a result of inadequate medical record information, the medical care for undocumented immigrants in general practice is time consuming and often unsatisfactory. The availability of medical record information might improve the medical care for undocumented immigrants. Therefore, we executed a systematic review of literature to investigate the potential benefits of a patient-held record (PHR) for undocumented immigrants. Design . We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PSYCH info and the Cochrane database of systematic reviews. Search terms were: patient-held medical records, client-held medical records, PHRs, client-held records, home-based medical record, medical passport and/or illegal immigrants, and undocumented immigrants. Inclusion criteria were: information on patient and/or doctors compliance of PHRs OR information about views of patient and/or doctors on PHRs AND age over 18 years. Two independent reviewers assessed the methodological quality of the selected articles. Results. No studies were found about undocumented immigrants and PHRs. Therefore, we decided to eliminate the search terms illegal immigrants, and undocumented immigrants, and perform a broader search about the use of PHRs in general. This search yielded 61 articles; 42 articles were excluded. Sixteen articles were screened for methodological quality: seven articles met the criteria, six quantitative studies and one qualitative study. In these studies the use and appreciation of PHRs by patients is satisfactory. The use and appreciation of the PHRs by physicians in the studies is lower than the use by patients. The most important obstacle for physicians is the time investment required. Conclusion. A PHR for undocumented immigrants seems to be appropriate because in most cases there is no other record available. However, the uncertainty of our findings is considerable. Therefore, we recommend a pilot evaluation of the use of PHRs for undocumented immigrants. In addition, a qualitative approach might be useful to solicit the views of undocumented immigrants and health care workers.

FORMATION OF MEDICAL AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR INTRODUCTION OF MEDICAL ELECTRONIC PASSPORT OF THE CITIZEN OF UKRAINE: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF INTERACTION OF ITS ELEMENTS

Questions of creation in Ukraine the state medical automated information system with the purpose of introduction of the medical electronic passport of the citizen of Ukraine are considered. Main principles of construction of system, interaction of its elements, technical requirements which to them are shown as well as block diagram of system are presented. The attention is paid to creation of complex system of protection of the information, definition of levels of access rights to the information, identifications and authentification in system of its users. Necessity of a possibility of interaction of developed system with other information-telecommunication systems is proved.

The medical passport

A Working Group on Medical Passports was established in 2002 by the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. The goal of this group was to develop a fast-track registration process for highly qualified medical practitioners wishing to move from one jurisdiction to another. A "medical passport" would be available only to practitioners who meet or exceed certain well-defined gold-standard educational, examination, and practice requirements. These standards are the core elements of the international medical passport. Each physician would need to satisfy a series of comprehensive requirements to be eligible for this fast-track, expedited treatment. A medical passport system would ease the movement of highly qualified physicians between countries while contributing to the broader dissemination of scientific knowledge and education. Significant progress has been made, but many issues need further study before the medical passport is ready for piloting.

Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide

Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine: A Practical Guide

Foster children and the foster care system, part II: Impact on the child

These three programs represent efforts to solve some of the common clinical problems encountered in the care of foster children. Building on existing community resources, they create new services tailored to the specific needs of the individuals. Together, they form a continuum of services for foster and natural families; as children are identified in the Foster Care Clinic, they are referred for help to community service providers. Supporting visitation through the FRP can smooth the child's adjustment to placement and facilitate eventual return home or another permenant plan. The information from each program complements the other, and a rich and very valuable picture of the children which emerges can assist the agency and the court to make decisions based on assessments of the individual strengths and needs of the children and their families. The medical passport provides a critical link between the agency and physicians to ensure that the children receive the highest standard of health care possible.

Medical Passport Foundation

Medical Passport Foundation

The Medical Passport

The Medical Passport