Diagnosing what ails digital medical records

“In Malaysia, it appears that patients have little control over how their medical data is subsequently managed," KRI said.

PETALING JAYA: Although Malaysia has made significant efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system, says Khazanah Research Institute (KRI).

In its latest publication Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward, KRI said the challenges include deciding to build or buy systems and the associated maintenance and upgrade costs, along with outdated legacy infrastructure that require upgrades to become proper digital facilities.