Patients entitled to electronic copies of medical tests, expert says
Cardiology professor Khaled Al-Nemer says hospitals must provide patients with digital copies of their medical test results upon request.
Cardiology expert Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer asserts that hospitals are obligated to furnish patients with electronic copies of their medical test results upon request. According to the X platform, patients possess the right to receive digital copies of various tests, such as ultrasound images, catheterization results, and other evaluations.
These rights are in line with the patient rights approved by the Ministry of Health. Patients are entitled to request a comprehensive medical report along with electronic copies of their original images in a viewable format, which can be provided on a CD or another digital medium. This is intended to facilitate ongoing treatment or enable patients to seek a second medical opinion.
The original files and images remain with the healthcare institution, and patients receive copies in accordance with official protocols. Refusal to provide these copies without valid justification is considered a violation of patient rights, and individuals can lodge complaints with the Ministry of Health by dialing 937.
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