MRD Management: A Comprehensive Textbook for Hospital Management is a practical and academically structured guide designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the Medical Records Department (MRD) and its critical role in modern healthcare organisations.

As healthcare increasingly relies on accurate documentation, digital health records, quality assurance, and legal compliance, effective medical record management has become an essential component of hospital administration. This book bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world hospital practices, making it an indispensable resource for students, educators, hospital administrators, and healthcare professionals.
Inside this book, you'll learn:

✔ Fundamentals of Medical Records and their role in healthcare delivery

✔ Organization and functions of the Medical Records Department (MRD)

✔ Medical record documentation standards and life cycle management

✔ Coding using ICD-11 and principles of disease classification

✔ Indexing, filing systems, computerization, and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

✔ Hospital statistics and key performance indicators

✔ Medical audit and quality assurance processes

✔ Legal and ethical aspects of medical records

✔ Medico-legal cases and confidentiality requirements

✔ Retention, preservation, and disposal of medical records

✔ Roles and responsibilities of Hospital Managers and MRD professionals

✔ Practical examples, case studies, chapter summaries, MCQs, short-answer questions, long-answer questions, and application-based exercises for effective learning

Whether you are a BBA Hospital Management, BHA, BHM, MHA, MHM, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Health Information Management, or Medical Records Technology student, this book provides the conceptual clarity and practical knowledge required to excel in academics and professional practice.

This textbook also serves as a valuable reference for hospital administrators, healthcare executives, accreditation teams, and professionals working in Medical Records Departments who seek a systematic understanding of contemporary medical record management aligned with national and international standards.

Comprehensive, practical, and examination-oriented, MRD Management is an essential companion for anyone aspiring to build expertise in health information management and hospital administration.