Is the electronic health card a medical card?

The electronic health card is not a traditional medical card.

1. Definition and functions of electronic health card

Electronic health card is a medical and health service card uniformly planned and designed by the National Health Commission. It associates residents’ personal identity information with Health information aims to realize a one-stop medical card across regions and institutions. Through the electronic health card, patients can conveniently carry out medical service processes such as registration, payment, medication, and viewing inspection reports.

2. The definition and function of medical card

A medical card is a card issued by the hospital to facilitate patients' medical treatment. It is usually used for medical service processes such as registration, payment, and medicine collection. . Each medical card is usually associated with the patient's personal information, making it easier for the hospital to manage and query patient information.

3. Differences and connections between electronic health cards and medical cards

The main difference between electronic health cards and medical cards lies in the issuing institution and scope of use. Medical cards are usually issued by each hospital, and their use is limited to that hospital or within the hospital's medical group. The electronic health card is planned and designed by the National Health Commission and can be used in medical institutions nationwide to realize the interconnection of medical information.

Although there are differences between the two in terms of issuing agencies and scope of use, they have certain functional similarities. Whether it is an electronic health card or a medical card, it can be used as a tool for patient identification and information recording, making it convenient for hospitals to manage and query patient information. At the same time, they can optimize the medical treatment process to a certain extent and improve the efficiency of medical services.

In summary:

Electronic health cards are not traditional medical cards, but they have certain functional similarities. The electronic health card is planned and designed by the National Health Commission and has a wider range of use and higher interconnectivity. During the actual medical treatment process, patients can choose to use electronic health cards or medical treatment cards according to specific circumstances in order to better enjoy medical services.

Legal basis:

"Electronic Signature Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 14 provides:

Reliable The electronic signature has the same legal effect as the handwritten signature or seal.

"Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 41 stipulates:

Network operators must collect and use personal information. Follow the principles of legality, legitimacy and necessity, disclose the collection and use rules, clearly state the purpose, method and scope of collecting and using information, and obtain the consent of the persons being collected.