The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has shared how all healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi are now connected to the Malaffi platform, a health information exchange platform designed to securely connect public and private healthcare providers and create a centralised database of unified patient records.
The connection has been supported by Malaffi’s integration with Philips’ Image Exchange Solution, enabling clinicians to access X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasound images which have been performed in authorised facilities within the Emirate. Philips’ solution reportedly provides access to more than four million scans and images across 67 healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi, including hospitals, medical centres, clinics and mobile health units.
DoH states that this access to radiology images is “essential for clinicians to make better decisions to improve the delivery of high-quality, informed and effective patient care”, with the benefits of reducing duplicate radiology investigations; reducing radiation exposure; minimising time and effort; and removing the need for patients to take hard copy of scans to their appointments.
Consultant neurourgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital, Dr. Shankar Ayyappan Kuttym, shared a perspective as a practising clinician: “I always prioritise accessing patients’ radiology images through Malaffi. Having these images securely available not only saves patients from unnecessary trips to the performing hospital but also allows me to provide immediate and accurate opinions, ultimately benefiting patient outcomes.”
Kareem Shahin, CEO of Malaffi, comments that the connection of all healthcare facilities to Malaffi’s Image Exchange Solution “marks a significant milestone in Malaffi’s journey as one of the most advanced HIEs globally, underscoring DOH’s commitment to embracing advanced technology to enhance patient care”.
HTNI previously explored the digital healthcare landscape in the Middle East here, with focus on virtual and remote care.
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