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Benefits of E-Health. Sindi Hawkins BN LLB MLA Kelowna-Mission Deputy Speaker. British Columbia eHealth Projects. PLIS iEHR eDrug Connecting DI PHIP EMR Telehealth. Current System. Paper or isolated computer records Patchwork of local systems
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Benefits of E-Health Sindi Hawkins BN LLB MLA Kelowna-Mission Deputy Speaker
British ColumbiaeHealth Projects • PLIS • iEHR • eDrug • Connecting DI • PHIP • EMR • Telehealth
Current System • Paper or isolated computer records • Patchwork of local systems • Inefficient transfer of patient information
EHR • Secure storage of patient information • Immediate transfer of patient information • Better, safer, faster access to healthcare
Benefits • Privacy • Limited access to patient information • All access electronically tracked, monitored and recorded
Benefits B. Physicians • Easy access to diagnostic and patient drug information • Reduction and elimination of duplicated calls to labs and other doctors
Benefits • Health Authorities • Reduction in lab operating costs • More efficient emergency room operations
Benefits • Patients • Fewer delays in treatment • Less duplicate testing • Patient information secure and accessed by only those who need to know