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Consensus statement on Integrated Electronic Health Records
This Consensus Statement presents a strategic framework for unifying electronic medical and dental records. Developed with contributions from global experts in dentistry, medicine, and health informatics, this statement highlights the critical link between oral and general health and the importance of seamless data sharing to enhance patient care.
This comprehensive document:
- Outlines the benefits of integrating oral health into medical EHRs, including improved care coordination and patient outcomes.
- Identifies challenges such as standardization, data security, and stakeholder engagement.
- Recommends core health indicators to be shared between medical and dental records.
- Provides policy and implementation strategies to drive global adoption.
By encouraging collaboration between policymakers, healthcare professionals, and technology leaders, the Consensus Statement serves as a roadmap for creating a more connected, efficient, and patient-centred healthcare system.