Improving Digital Health in BC Policy Statement

August 2023
Digital Health | Policy Statement
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Doctors of BC recognizes the vital role digital health plays in how doctors deliver health care and support patient health today and into the future. We support the improvement of digital health solutions in a way that ensures they are beneficial to physicians, user groups, patients, and the health system. And as the Ministry of Health moves its province-wide Digital Health Strategy forward, we commit to advocating for physician influence in shaping digital health planning and digital health solutions is a priority for Doctors of BC.

Ensuring Seamless Information Delivery to BC’s Electronic Medical Records: Achieving Interoperability

July 2012
Digital Health | Policy Statement
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Doctors of BC Position: A challenge of information technology is interoperability among the various health systems in BC. To increase interoperability of electronic medical records (EMRs), leadership, funding, and support is needed so that information can move seamlessly between healthcare providers and healthcare organizations.