The Medical Records Department(MRD) prime objective is the provision of patient Medical Records in a timely manner to different hospital units in order to assist clinicians, allied health professionals and other hospital staff in the provision of quality care to patients.
In addition, MRDis responsible for maintaining medical records in a standardized and professional manner in order to protect patient confidentiality while allowing adequate access to providers in order to promote quality patient care.
Therefore, MRD has become an essential department in every hospital, which provides multiple services not only to the patients but also to running a hospital efficiently and plays a key role in health promotion and patient care quality.