In an effort to address inefficiencies and risks to patient safety, a proposal for improved sharing of patient data within the healthcare system has been submitted to the government.

The initiative, spearheaded by investigator Annemieke Ålenius, aims to unify healthcare providers by establishing common definitions for health data.

Currently, disparate documentation practices across regions and even within the same region hamper the ability of healthcare professionals to access vital patient information.

This situation often results in unnecessary tests and wasted time, potentially leading to incorrect treatments.

Ålenius suggests that while technological solutions are needed on a national level, the fundamental issue lies in the lack of standardized definitions..