British Columbia is a leader in developing eHealth capabilities in Canada.
We are working with health authorities, health professionals and Canada Health Infoway to accelerate the development of electronic health information systems.
The Ministry of Health Services, Health Authorities, Regional Health Districts and all public bodies governing health in B.C. will all benefit from eHealth through:
faster delivered, reliable, accurate and consistent information.
increased efficiency and reform through better information availability.
health services planned, managed and delivered in concert with patient needs.
savings through duplication elimination and health care directed at patient needs.
sustainable health care delivery by extending specialist services and skills.
eHealth is for the senior with osteoporosis in Trail who needs new medication. Her doctor will be able to get information online from a Vancouver specialist. The doctor writes a prescription for her pharmacist in Trail online. She gets the medication without travel; her doctor can help her without delay or travel.
