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Definition
“Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability”. ~ William Osler Medical record, health record, and medical chart are used somewhat interchangeably to describe the systematic documentation of a single patient's medical history and care across time within one health care provider's jurisdiction. Medical Records Technology or Health Information Technology is a field that has variety of functions in a health care facility. Maintenance of good health information system needs understanding of contents of patient’s records, collection of data, application of statistical techniques, understanding of medico legal aspects and statutory laws related to health care.Career Path
Bachelor of Medical Record Science
Level
Under-Graduate
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
10+2 (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology)
Entrance Exam
Some Institutes/Colleges conducts their entrance exams.
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹20,000 to ₹1,50,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Medical Record Technician, Medical Record Executive
Diploma in Medical Record Science
Level
Post-Graduate
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
10+2 (any stream)
Entrance Exam
Some Institutes/Colleges conducts their entrance exams.
Specialization
--
Average Fee
₹10,000 to ₹1,00,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Medical Receptionist, Health Information Technician, Medical Office Manager, Billing and Coding Tech...
Colleges
- Alluri Seetharama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru, Eluru
- Apollo Institute of Hospital Management and Allied Science, Chennai, Chennai
- Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research, Nagaland, Nagaland
- Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Chennai
- Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi, Delhi
- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, Puducherry
- SRM University, Chennai, Chennai
Top Colleges
Key Skills
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Career Prospect
- Medical Record Technician
- Medical Record Executive
- Laboratory Equipment Technician
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Coder
- Billing and Coding Technician
- Medical Record Technician
- Health Information Technician
- Medical Office Manager
Scope
- Outpatient Care Centers
- Multi-Faculty Hospitals
- Health Care Centers
- Clinics
- Government Hospitals
- Nursing Homes
- Medical Writing
- Doctor’s Offices
- Medical Colleges/Universities
- Diagnostic Centers
- Medical Insurance Centers
Pay Package
- Like in any other field the remuneration in this field depends on qualification, experience and area in which one works. One could get an initial pay of ₹10,000 to ₹40,000 per month.
Role Models
Dr. Raman Kumar
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Dr. Raman Kumar – He is the President, Academy of Family Physicians of India (AFPI), a graduate (MBBS) from Patliputra Medical College, Dhanbad. He was awarded DNB (family medicine) in 2005. He has worked as a senior resident in the general medicine department at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, New Delhi for three years. A Fellow of Indian Medical Association – College of General Practitioners (IMA CGP), Dr Kumar has actively worked for the popularization of FCGP (Fellow of the College of General Practitioners) programme among young physicians. He has authored the introductory chapter of the book ‘Family Medicine’ published by IMA CGP. His main areas of interest are acute care, palliative care, occupational health and migrant health research.