What you told us about Electronic Medical Records
Doctors of BC is committed to ensuring that the physician voice is reflected in the Ministry of Health’s developm
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Have your say: Improving electronic report distribution in BC
As part of our commitment to ensuring that physician voices are reflected as the Ministry of Health develops and implements it digital health strategy, we are seeking your input to inform provincial planning and improvement efforts on the electron
Governance for Electronic Medical Record Data Used for Secondary Purposes
Doctors of BC Position: The increasing demand for access to data in physician electronic medical records (EMRs) is associated with risks and benefits of use of that data. Doctors of BC recommends that in order to mitigate risks and ensure public interests are protected, establishment of appropriate and collaborative governance is needed as it relates to the use of EMR data by external organizations for secondary purposes.
Ensuring Seamless Information Delivery to BC’s Electronic Medical Records: Achieving Interoperability
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.