UK’s Open SAFELY Platform

About Open SAFELY platform

This platform is a secure, transparent, open-source software platform.
It enables access to the health records of approximately 58 million people in the U.K. without compromising individual privacy.
The National Health Service (NHS) provides free healthcare to every person in the U.K. for every person.
Every British citizen has a single health record from birth to death.

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

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.