Healthcare Professional Registry

Who can Enroll in the Healthcare Professional Registry?

Healthcare professionals from different fields, whether they work directly or indirectly in modern or traditional medicine, can sign up for a Healthcare Professional ID. Registration applications will be checked by the relevant authorities. Currently, doctors and nurses can join, and more professional categories will be included in the future.

Benefits of Registering in the Healthcare Professional Registry

• Online Presence: Healthcare professionals can create profiles to showcase their expertise and education, making it easier for patients to find them. Verified profiles on a national platform build trust.
• Quick Registration and Licensing: Streamlined processes for registering, renewing licenses, and obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from councils and governing bodies.
• Efficient Credential Verification: Employers and healthcare facilities can easily verify your qualifications and employment history when you join their teams.
• Digital Health Records: Access to electronic medical records with patient consent, allowing for easy retrieval of medical information.
• Reduced Paperwork: Move towards a paperless system for diagnostic reports, discharge summaries, prescriptions, and more.
• Telemedicine: Eligible healthcare professionals can provide remote healthcare services through telemedicine, increasing accessibility for patients.

How to Enroll in the Healthcare Professional Registry?

• Enrolling in the Healthcare Professionals Registry is a straightforward process.
• It typically takes 20-30 minutes if you have all the required documents ready.
• Start by creating a Healthcare Professional ID for authentication.
• Use this ID to log in and complete the application form, which includes basic personal information, registration details, educational qualifications, and workplace details.
• Once you submit the form, the information will be verified by the relevant council or governing body where you are registered.
• If everything checks out, your account will be activated.

Remember to have these documents ready:

• Registration Certificate
• Degree or Diploma
• Proof of Employment (if you are a government employee)

How can Doctors Indemnity Insurance Benefit Healthcare Professional?

Doctors indemnity insurance offers a crucial layer of protection for doctors who are registered on the Healthcare Professionals Registry. In the event of a malpractice claim or legal challenge, this insurance provides financial security by covering legal expenses, settlements and compensation.

It ensures that doctors can focus on patient care without the constant worry of financial or legal repercussions. In addition to safeguarding their assets, professional indemnity insurance helps maintain the professional reputation of registered doctors and ensures compliance with legal requirements. This added security and peace of mind make it an essential aspect of a doctor's practice in today's healthcare landscape.

Conclusion

The Healthcare Professionals Registry aims to build a digital database with essential details about healthcare professionals. It won't replace the information from the respective Councils but will gather data from all participating States in the Ayush Bharat Digital Mission, offering extra advantages to those who register. Enrolling for a Healthcare Professional ID is free and optional. Any medical practitioner who wants to enjoy the benefits can sign up for the HPR.