Canadians are increasingly frustrated by the health system’s lack of seamless communication and information sharing. Canada Health Infoway 2023 Canadian Digital Health Survey found:
- 42 percent of Canadians report gaps in care coordination and clinical communication and often cite frustration with repeatedly providing information to different health care providers.
- Only half of Canadians surveyed said their healthcare providers have access to their medical history before the visit.
- In [enter province), {enter percent see below] have accessed their personal health information (PHI) electronically.
A more connected and collaborative system is a healthier system. Connected Care is about modernizing our healthcare system to enable the seamless flow of healthcare data across information systems, between providers and to patients. That means:
- patients can access and manage their health information, enabling them to take an active role in their health care and make informed decisions about their care.
- clinician Get a complete overview of the patient’s medical history and seamlessly communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals at the point of care and between care teams.
Canadians want modernized care: connected care is the answer.
Canadians overwhelmingly support a more connected healthcare system:
- Over four out of fiveCanadians surveyed agree that their health information should be shared electronically with all physicians.
- Almostfour out of fivesay they would be motivated to share their health information electronically if privacy were protected.
This data shows that Canadians are embracing the adoption of connected care solutions.
You can access the full 2023 Canadian Digital Health Survey HERE
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