Bilgi Yönetimi

Öz

This article discusses the historical and developmental process of processing medical records. This development is examined in the context of health information management and the profession of Medical Documentation and Secretarial-MDS. Despite its century-long history, this field has not received enough attention in the literature. The history of medical documents dates back to ancient times, with the first examples of medical records found in cave drawings, clay tablets, papyrus parchment in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece and China. This historical process was shaped by the contributions of famous physicians such as Hippocrates, Galen, Razi and Ibn-Sina. With the development of hospitals as health centers and the use of electronic health records, the field of medical record management has reached an important point with the influence of professional organizations such as AHIMA. MDS, which is a profession related to medical records in our country, is a rapidly developing field of expertise with high training and working standards. MDS professionals are responsible for organizing and archiving medical and administrative records in accordance with international standards and legal requirements. MDS professionals must have the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively perform their duties.