remissionforwarding

Remissionforwarding is a term used in healthcare informatics to describe the automated transmission of remission status updates across health information systems. It refers to the process by which clinical data indicating that a patient has achieved remission—based on predefined criteria such as laboratory results, imaging findings, or symptom assessments—are securely forwarded to relevant care teams and, where appropriate, to the patient or their caregivers via patient portals.

The mechanism involves integration with electronic health records, laboratory information systems, and imaging repositories. It typically utilizes standardized data formats and messaging protocols and includes consent management and data-sharing controls. A remissionforwarding event is triggered when remission criteria are met, reaffirmed, or when a remission state changes, such as relapse. Recipients may include oncologists, primary care physicians, nurse navigators, care coordinators, and, if permitted, researchers for analysis with de-identified data.

Applications and benefits include improved continuity of care, streamlined surveillance planning, and timely decision-making about treatment or follow-up. It can enhance patient engagement by providing timely updates and support coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, remissionforwarding can facilitate data collection for clinical research and population health monitoring.

Challenges involve ensuring patient privacy and obtaining informed consent, governance of data access, and achieving interoperability across disparate systems. Other considerations include safeguarding against alert fatigue, maintaining data accuracy, and addressing ethical implications of automated status notifications.

See also: remission, electronic health record, HL7, FHIR, medical data interoperability.