potilaskertomustieto

Potilaskertomustieto refers to patient record information in Finnish healthcare. It encompasses all data documented about a patient's health and medical care within a healthcare provider's system. This includes details such as medical history, diagnoses, treatments, medications, laboratory results, imaging reports, and notes from healthcare professionals. The primary purpose of potilaskertomustieto is to ensure continuity of care, facilitate communication among healthcare providers involved in a patient's treatment, and serve as a legal document.

Access to potilaskertomustieto is strictly regulated due to patient privacy concerns. Only authorized healthcare professionals directly involved in a patient's care can access their records. Patients themselves also have the right to access their own potilaskertomustieto. The digitization of healthcare has led to electronic health records (EHRs), which form the basis of modern potilaskertomustieto management. These electronic systems aim to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance data sharing among different healthcare units.

The handling and storage of potilaskertomustieto are governed by Finnish legislation, primarily the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in Healthcare (Laki potilasasiakirjojen sähköisestä käsittelystä). This legislation emphasizes data security, confidentiality, and the rights of patients concerning their personal health information. Compliance with these regulations is crucial for all healthcare organizations operating in Finland.