Damascus, aged 11, looking happy

Whenever I give a talk about our medical records, I am asked if EMR4DW is making a difference. One example from last year springs to mind.

In March 2015, I visited Bumwalukani Clinic (Uganda) and was asked to see Damascus, an eleven year old boy. He was brought to the clinic by his Grandma as since birth he had been having 'falling faints' two to three times a day. Consequently, he was not allowed to attend school. The village Witch Doctor had told his parents that during these faints Damascus was communicating with spirits, so they had never sought medical help. It was clear to me, that this was epilepsy and we started appropriate medication immediately. I documented this on his patient records via EMR4DW, with clear instructions to the clinic staff on how the medication was to be taken continuously and how to increase his medication, after my return to the UK.

In November 2015, I returned to the Clinic and was thrilled to see him much improved. His fits had reduced to only two a month, which resulted in school accepting him back. The electronic medical records monitored his attendance and prescriptions, allowing staff to be aware of any missed medication. Because of his progress, his family had decided to ignore the Witch Doctor and continue with his treatment.

This is just one example of how EMR4DW has helped this boy get his normal life back. EMR4DW making a difference.