Comparative Analysis of Medical Record Management Between Hospitals in China and Australia

AbstractThe medical record management departments of hospitals in China and Australia are different in terms of establishment of the department, division of functions, working contents, information utilization, staff and professional education and so on. The factors that contribute to the differences include management philosophy, payment mechanism, health care system, and professional education facilities. Nowadays, China is undergoing an in-depth reform of the health care system, as the promotion and application of reform measures such as the implementation of clinical pathways and payment systems related to disease diagnosis are underway. The work of medical record management will be fortified and the cooperation between China and Australia will also increase.