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Glossary term

Patient Record Transfer

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The process of securely sharing a patient's medical history, diagnostic images, laboratory results, operative reports, and other clinical documentation between healthcare providers in different locations or countries. Ensuring comprehensive and timely record transfer is essential for safe continuity of care when a patient's treatment spans multiple providers or countries.

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