information technology

Navigating technology

Navigating technology: EMR orientation guides and essential technology resources

June 7, 2022

Electronic medical record (EMR) systems and other technology-based supports can be challenging to navigate for any doctor; whether they are new to practice or have years of experience. 

Below are two resources designed to highlight essential technology services and help support doctors...
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information technology, EMRs
Cybersecurity

Clinic Cybersecurity: A message from the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC

January 31, 2020

In our increasingly connected world, it has never been more imperative to protect the privacy of patient data and to reinforce our clinical and business systems against cyberattacks.

Security threats are increasing both in frequency and sophistication, and no organization is immune to...
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cybersecurity, information technology, information management
Office Security

DTO training resources: helping doctors protect patient information

November 14, 2019
The transition from paper charts to electronic medical records (EMRs) in community-based practices has helped enhance patient care, improve clinical decision making, and facilitate better communication between care providers. But as clinics increase their storage of electronic information and...
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information technology, EMR(s), DTO, security
IM/IT

Physicians’ principles support advocacy on technology

September 11, 2017

Information Technology has become a central part of our health care system and a major tool that can help physicians provide quality care for patients.

It is important that in the development of Information Management and Information Technology systems (IM/IT), physician voices are heard...
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IM/IT, information management, information technology

Health Information Management and Technology (IM/IT)

July 10, 2017

Doctors of BC believes any Health Information Management & Technology (Health IM/IT) system introduced in BC must: 

Support quality care and enable clinical excellence. Support the one patient, one record principle.  Ensure the physician voice is considered early and often on all IM/IT...
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policy, policy statement, information management, technology, information technology, IM, it