AI translation of the German original. Legal references and sources remain those of the original document. German version.
¶ Opportunities – What a Health Dossier Can Be Useful For
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¶ Information Across Care Pathways
The current EPD is already intended to make discharge reports, medication lists, findings and vaccination records available across organisational boundaries. Such information can be helpful when transitioning between a general practitioner, hospital, pharmacy and care facility. The new E-GD is intended to broaden and systematise this access. Functions and example documents
¶ Editorial Examples of Potential Benefits
| Situation | Possible Information Gain | Precondition |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital admission | Combining medication plan and earlier findings | Data complete and up to date |
| Emergency | Faster identification of allergies or important pre-existing conditions | Identification and authorised emergency access functioning |
| Follow-up care | Reusing discharge report without media disruption | Timely provision and interfaces |
| Personal overview | Viewing own reports and vaccination records | Accessible interface, support and export |
These examples are plausible use scenarios, not measured treatment outcomes of the E-GD, which has not yet been introduced.
¶ Common Standards
Structured data can provide, for example, a machine-readable medication list. The transition requires shared meaning and coding, not merely the same file type. The planned exchange formats are intended to create such preconditions. Exchange formats and deep integration
¶ Acceptance Is a Prerequisite
The 2026 Population Barometer examines expectations regarding digital health services, self-determination and access. The survey covered 1,602 persons, surveyed between December 2025 and January 2026. It is not a vote on the September version of the legislation and is not evidence of clinical effectiveness. Methodology, pp. 12–13
The Healthcare Professionals Barometer also shows expectations and reservations; its survey was conducted before the National Council decision. Responses from different professional groups cannot simply be transferred to all institutions. Methodology and synthesis
¶ How Success Should Be Assessed
Editorial proposal: In addition to opening numbers, actual accesses during the treatment process, completeness, currency, administrative time, avoided duplication and security incidents should be examined. When comparing outcomes, changes in care that occur simultaneously with the dossier must be taken into account.
Further: Criticism and Counter-Arguments · Open Implementation Issues