Picture this scenario: a medical emergency arises and doctors require immediate access to your medical history to deliver optimal care. This is where NABIDH, Dubai’s cutting-edge healthcare platform, comes into play.
NABIDH, which stands for National Backbone for Integrated Dubai Health, was created by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to address this issue by establishing a centralized medical record system that can be accessed by both public and private healthcare facilities.
What is NABIDH?
NABIDH is a cutting-edge healthcare information exchange platform that ensures the security and confidentiality of your medical records. By consolidating your complete health history into a unified digital record, NABIDH facilitates seamless access to vital information for both you and your care team, ultimately leading to improved healthcare outcomes and quicker diagnoses.
Through NABIDH, healthcare providers and medical facilities throughout Dubai will have access to up-to-date, accurate, and pertinent information regarding your health, medical background, and insurance coverage. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has endorsed NABIDH for its ability to streamline the sharing of healthcare data among hospitals, clinics, and patients, making the process easy, cost-effective, and efficient.
How does NABIDH help patients in Dubai?
When you visit a healthcare facility connected to the NABIDH system during your next hospital or clinic visit, you will be required to provide consent for the sharing of your medical information. By granting access to your medical history, NABIDH will promptly update your records on the system, allowing other networked clinics and hospitals to access this information.
Once a clinic or hospital gains access to your medical records, they can review any chronic conditions, recent injuries, surgeries, or allergies you may have. This information enables healthcare professionals to deliver appropriate treatment and medication tailored to your specific needs.
What type of medical information is shared through the NABIDH platform?
The following information will be shared with your healthcare professional:
• Patient demographics
• Encounters
• Allergies
• Vitals
• Histories (social and family)
• Problem list
• Procedures
• Lab results
• Clinical documents (discharge summary, procedure notes, etc.)
• Radiology reports
• Immunisations
• Medication orders
• Insurance information
Personal information, including your Emirates ID, mobile number, date of birth, nationality, first name, and last name, is connected to NABIDH.
Are all hospitals and clinics in Dubai connected to the NABIDH system?
Not all hospitals and clinics are currently linked to the NABIDH network. However, the NABIDH team is actively striving to connect all public and private facilities in Dubai. To determine if your usual hospital or clinic is part of the NABIDH network, you can access the searchable list of NABIDH-connected facilities on their website: https://nabidh.ae/#/comm/network. Visit nabidh.dha.gov.ae for more information.
How it works
– Consent: When visiting a NABIDH-connected facility, you will be asked to provide consent to share your medical information. This is completely voluntary, and patients also have the option to opt-out if they choose.
– Secure access: With your consent, healthcare professionals can securely access your entire medical history, which includes information about allergies, medications, and past procedures.
– Enhanced care: By utilizing this information, doctors can deliver personalized and efficient care to patients.
What happens if one opts out of NABIDH?
If you choose to opt-out, NABIDH will restrict access to your health information, even in emergencies. This could potentially delay your healthcare providers in obtaining the necessary medical information to treat you effectively, as stated by NABIDH.
Should you change your mind and wish to grant consent for NABIDH to access your medical history and data, you can easily do so by reaching out to the hospital or clinic where you received treatment, or by contacting the official DHA contact center at 800 342.
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