The mobile health application Tečka has transitioned into EZKarty, introducing a newly launched version that displays patient laboratory results, checkup statuses, and medical documents rather than only COVID-19 vaccination history, according to reporting.
Patients can now access three years of loaded laboratory results directly through the application, providing concrete data on cholesterol, blood sugar, and fats from preventive exams. According to Petr Foltýn, director of the National Centre for Electronic Health, users can view both threshold limits and the progression of their lab results over time. Instead of just raw numbers, the application employs a green and red color scale to indicate whether a result falls within the normal range. Data currently loads into the application with an approximate one-month delay, though officials expect this interval to shorten.
The application interface also displays whether a patient has completed mandatory preventive checkups with their primary care physician and dentist. Users with incomplete appointments see a breakdown in an orange-highlighted tab. Similar tracking applies to screening examinations, informing patients when they are eligible for colonoscopies, prostate checks for men, or breast cancer screenings for women. Future updates will introduce automated notifications reminding patients to schedule these visits.
Did You Know? The application allows accounts to be linked with children and older parents, enabling family members to assist with booking preventive and screening appointments.
Digital Health Documents and Hospital Records
Issued medical assessments are now available in electronic format within the application, eliminating the need to carry paper documents for work or educational requirements. The platform also houses the required certificate of medical fitness for drivers over the age of 70, which police officers can view digitally during roadside checks without drivers needing to present the application screen.
Vaccination records remain accessible, with older immunization data expanded to include information dating back to 2010. Additionally, some patients can view hospital discharge summaries and medical documentation, though this feature is currently restricted to patients from just over 30 hospitals connected to the electronic system. Health Minister Adam Vojtěch stated that all hospitals should be integrated by the end of next year, preceding a mandatory transition for all Czech healthcare documentation to go fully electronic by January 1, 2029.
Upcoming Electronic Requisitions and Legislative Timeline
While the current update brings personal health tracking capabilities, electronic requisitions for medical examinations are not yet included in EZKarty. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš emphasized the need for electronic requisitions during the application launch to accurately track waiting times for medical procedures, targeting a launch date of July 1, 2027.
Implementing electronic requisitions requires prior passage of an amendment to the Electronic Healthcare Act. The legislative proposal is fully prepared, scheduled for government review during September, and will subsequently proceed to the Chamber of Deputies for debate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What historical health data is currently visible in EZKarty?
According to the available data, users can view laboratory results from the past three years and vaccination records extending back to 2010.
How do users know if their lab results are normal?
The application displays a color-coded evaluation using a green and red scale alongside specific numerical values to indicate whether test results meet standard health norms.
When will hospital documentation be available for all patients?
Hospital discharge summaries and medical documents are currently limited to patients from slightly more than 30 connected hospitals, with full integration of all hospitals scheduled for completion by the end of next year.
How frequently do you plan to check your medical records through the newly updated mobile health platform?
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