Introduction of the Unit of Learning / Unit of Competency Medical records form an important part of a patient management. It is important for the doctor and medical establishment to properly maintain the records of the patient for two important reasons. First one is that it helps in proper evaluation of the patient and to plan treatment protocol This unit standard specifies the competencies required to manage health records. It involve: developing records management systems, monitoring medical records, maintaining medical records, storing medical records and disposing medical records