Electronic Medical Records Based on Digital Signatures and Informed Consent: Challenges and Solutions for Healthcare in the Digital Era
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The low level of understanding among medical practitioners and healthcare workers regarding the importance of Informed Consent in medical practice remains a serious problem. In addition, the implementation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) has not been optimal, both in improving patient safety, preventing medication errors, and in terms of legal aspects, integration, and system interoperability. This condition poses challenges for hospitals, including Muhammadiyah Hospital Yogyakarta, in realizing quality and safe healthcare services. This study aims to analyze the understanding of medical practitioners and healthcare workers regarding the importance of Informed Consent in medical practice, the role of EMR in improving patient safety and preventing medication errors, as well as the legal aspects, integration, and interoperability of EMR at Muhammadiyah Hospital Yogyakarta. The method used in this study is the juridical-empirical method with data collection through literature studies and field data. Data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively to describe the understanding of medical practitioners and healthcare workers regarding the importance of Informed Consent in medical practice, the role of EMR in improving patient safety and preventing medication errors, as well as the legal aspects, integration, and interoperability of EMR at Muhammadiyah Hospital Yogyakarta. The study results showed a significant increase in understanding among medical and healthcare personnel, with a 32% increase in legal aspects, a 28% increase in integration and interoperability, and a 20% increase in patient safety through the implementation of RME. These findings underscore the importance of enhancing the capacity of medical and healthcare personnel and fostering synergy across Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Hospital. This is key to promoting the implementation of a legal, secure, and efficient health information system to support the ongoing digital transformation of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Hospital.
Language: English
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220599694