In the increasingly digital world of healthcare, one important aspect that is now starting to evolve is the medical consent process or better known as electronic consent (eConsent). If in the past medical consent was done manually using paper, now eConsent presents a safer, more efficient, and more transparent way for patients and healthcare providers.
What is eConsent?
eConsent is a digital form of medical consent, where patients provide written consent to medical procedures, data collection, or use of health information through a digital platform. This system is usually equipped with identification features, time tracking, and a legally valid digital footprint.
eConsent not only replaces manual signatures with digital ones, but also improves patient understanding by allowing them to read, watch video explanations, and ask questions before making a decision—all online.
Quoting the portal Healthy My Country, explained in the Regulation of the Minister of Health (PMK) number 24 of 2022 concerning Medical Records, it is also stated that patients have the right to obtain the contents of their medical records and to provide access with the patient's consent. Referral health facilities have the right to access the contents of a patient's electronic medical records with the patient's consent.
Why is eConsent Important?
For Patients:
- Easier to access from anywhere, anytime.
- Allow time to understand the contents of the document and ask questions before agreeing.
- Protecting patient rights through documented and securely stored digital evidence.
For Service Providers (Doctors/Clinics):
- Speed up the administrative process, without the need to print and file paper.
- Improve security and legal compliance.
- Facilitates auditing and tracking of patient consent history.
In fact, based on a study from Journal of Medical Internet Research, the eConsent system equipped with multimedia information can improve patient understanding up to 33% better than traditional systems.
How Did Vit Develop eConsent?
Vit developed the eConsent feature as part of a comprehensive digital solution in healthcare management. This feature is designed with a focus on patient convenience, legal compliance, and clinic operational efficiency.
eConsent's Featured Features at Vit:
- Direct Digital Consent in the App: Patients can sign the consent form through the Vit app.
- Multimedia Consent: Documents can be supplemented with medical explanatory videos to enhance patient understanding.
- Encrypted and Auto-Logged: All documents are stored in the patient's digital medical record system, with time stamp and authentication.
- Clinic and Doctor Dashboard: Clinics can set eConsent templates, track status, and access archives whenever needed.
- Alerts and Notifications: Patients will receive a notification whenever a new approval is required—without having to come to the clinic.
Driving Trust in the Digital Age
With the presence of eConsent, Vit wants to ensure that the digitalization of healthcare services does not eliminate the humanistic aspect, but rather the opposite—increases trust between patients and service providers.
“We believe that consent is not just a legal formality, but an important part of healthy two-way communication between patients and medical personnel,” said Andri Kurniawan, CEO of Vit.
Closing
In modern healthcare, security, transparency, and patient control over their data are crucial. With Vit’s eConsent, the medical decision-making process is now faster, clearer, and more meaningful—without sacrificing legal accountability.
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