BRAZILIAN MINIMUN BASIC DATA SET (CMD): FUNDAMENTALS, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

ABSTRACT

The article discusses the creation of the Brazilian Minimum Data Set for Health Care (CMD), a system inspired by the international Minimum Basic Data Set (MBDS). The aim is to present an alternative to overcome the limitations of the existing health care information systems in the country. Case report was the employed methodology with the intention of detailing the CMD foundations and construction. The first methodological step consisted of a comprehensive bibliographic review to understand the theoretical and practical context of the MBDS. Subsequently, a documentary review was carried out to report the construction, institution, and development of the CMD. Instituted as a public document, the CMD collects data from all health establishments in the country at each care contact, covering both the public and private networks. The CMD is part of the National Health Data Network (RNDS), allowing care records sharing among different points of health care. The article concludes that the CMD has the potential to transform health care delivery in Brazil, providing a solid basis for informed decision-making for the population, health professionals, and policy makers.

Keywords:
Health Information Systems; Digital Health Records; Healthcare Delivery; Public Reporting of Healthcare Data; Brazilian Unified Health System