Seha signs deal with UK entity to enrich doctor-patient relationship

  • Date: 23-Mar-2021
  • Source: Emirates Business
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:UAE
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Seha signs deal with UK entity to enrich doctor-patient relationship

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, (Seha), the UAE's largest healthcare network, has signed an agreement with EIDO Healthcare UK, the global leader in patient information to support the consent process, as part of its drive towards elevating patient care and experience. As part of the agreement, EIDO Healthcare will provide Seha healthcare facilities access to a library of procedure-specific consent information documents, said a Seha statement on Monday. These documents are designed to complement the consent process, enabling shared decision-making between doctors and patients and subsequently improving the patient experience. By having access to a robust library of downloadable procedure-specific information, Seha clinicians will be able to further enhance their skills to engage with patients in educative and informative conversations before they sign consent, ensuring they are comfortable and well-informed of procedure or surgery. The library of consent information documents are written by practicing specialist clinicians and undergo a rigorous twelve-stage editorial development process, including association peer review and patient feedback. Dr Gareth Goodier, Group Senior Advisor, Seha, said: "Our strategic outlook is unwavering in prioritising the importance of a patient-centric approach at all Seha facilities. By establishing an agreement with EIDO Healthcare, we are bringing a library of integral