Digitalization has transformed almost every sector in the 20th century. However, digitalization in the medical sector has a long way to go. Several questions have been raised regarding the pros and cons of digitalization in the medical field. One of them is the remote authorization of laboratory reports by doctors.
MCI has recently clarified their views on digitalization in lab report authorization. In response to a query raised by a doctor, under the Right To Information Act , the MCI has recently clarified that the doctor’s “physical” presence remains to be mandatory during the validation of laboratory reports. In the millennial age of digitization, the use of cloud- and web-based softwares that enable a doctor to remotely authorize lab reports are being increasingly relied upon. This enables rapid authorization, reduces dependency on doctors, and helps doctors schedule their day more…
