INTEGRATED HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
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Authors : Jasmina Veličković, Mitar Lutovac, Mia Jokić
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Manuscript keywords: health information systems, healthcare, informatics, delivery of healthcare, Serbia
Abstract
The Republic of Serbia's integrated health information system (IHIS) serves as a central
electronic repository for storing and processing various medical and health-related data. It
encompasses patient records, institutional information, details of health interventions and
services, electronic prescriptions, appointment scheduling for specialist consultations, diagnostic
procedures, and surgical operations. The implementation of this system promises several
benefits, including improved access to patient information, expedited diagnostics, enhanced
medication selection processes, heightened patient safety measures, more comprehensive healthstatistical reporting, and accelerated dissemination of biomedical knowledge. This paper aims to
explore the advantages of employing information technologies in healthcare delivery within
health institutions, contrasting it with traditional methods of data collection, analysis, and
interpretation, specifically focusing on primary healthcare institutions. Drawing upon current
professional and societal perspectives, the paper discusses the conceptual framework and
objectives of IHIS, emphasizing the significance of leveraging information technologies in
healthcare.
Corresponding Author: Jasmina Veličković, e-mail: jasminav.frad@gmail.com