Pharmacia (Jul 2024)

Digitalization of health care and aspects of implementing electronic prescriptions in Bulgaria

  • Atanas Toshev,
  • Elina Petkova-Gueorguieva,
  • Anna A. Mihaylova,
  • Vidin Kirkov,
  • Vasil G. Madzharov,
  • Hristina Lebanova,
  • Svetoslav Stoev,
  • Stanislav Gueorguiev

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.71.e130302
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 71
pp. 1 – 6

Abstract

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The digitization of health systems is a topic of immense significance for the modern world. It holds the potential to transform the delivery of healthcare services, enhancing their quality, efficiency, and accessibility. Electronic prescriptions are a key element of this process, but it is crucial to ensure their implementation protects patients’ personal data and privacy. This article examines the digitization of health systems in Bulgaria, with a focus on electronic prescriptions. It highlights aspects of data protection, the potential risks associated with data misuse, and the advantages of electronic prescriptions.