A Service-Oriented Approach to Electronic Medical Records in Developing Countries

Although significant strides have been taken towards the adaptation of Electronic Medical Records, it has not reached fully maturity yet in terms of its implementation and use. Regardless, the implementation of electronic medical records, especially in developing countries, will greatly improve the quality of healthcare and present opportunities to contribute to the improvement of health worldwide. For this paper, I plan to focus on the implementation of electronic medical record systems through the use of service-oriented architecture principles in the context of the limited resources and the lack of infrastructure often present in developing countries. I conclude the paper by considering various non-technical factors associated with health information systems.