UK’s Open SAFELY Platform

• Launched: In 2021
• Nodal agency: National Health Authority (NHA)

Key Features of ABDM

• Health ID for Individuals (ABHA ID): Every Indian citizen will get a unique digital health ID, allowing them to store and access their health records electronically across multiple healthcare providers.
• Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR): A database of healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and specialists, enabling patients to easily find and consult certified professionals.
• Health Facility Registry (HFR): A centralised list of healthcare facilities across the country, such as hospitals and clinics, which citizens can access to find nearby or specialised care.
• Personal Health Records (PHR): Individuals can link their health ID to their medical records, creating a secure, digital health file that they can access and share with healthcare providers.
• Digital Health Consent Manager: Provides control to patients over who can access their health records, ensuring privacy and security.
• Unified Digital Health Interface: Enables the interoperability of different health IT systems, facilitating smooth data exchange between hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and insurers.

Benefits:

• Improved Healthcare Access: ABDM helps individuals, especially in rural areas, access better healthcare facilities through digital consultations and seamless healthcare services.
• Portability of Health Records: Patients can easily share their health data with doctors or healthcare providers regardless of where they are treated, enhancing continuity of care.
• Reduction in Medical Errors: Digitization reduces the risk of prescription and record-keeping errors.
• Data-Driven Healthcare: The centralised data system aids in healthcare planning, research, and policymaking by providing critical health data.
• Patient Empowerment: Individuals have full control over their health data and can make informed decisions about their treatment options.