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Offers resources in e-health, or the use of information and communications technologies (ICTs) to enable health care and health information services activities. Includes telehealth and telemedicine activities in which the provision of clinical health care services or education and information services occurs between geographically separated individuals.
eHealth InfoSource is a free electronic current awareness service alerting readers to new electronic information resources available in eHealth.
Source: Health Canada
Canada Health Infoway is working with its partners at federal/provincial/territorial levels to accelerate the implementation of electronic health information systems in Canada. Development of a network of interoperable electronic health record solutions across Canada linking clinics, hospitals, pharmacies and other points of care will help improve Canadians' access to healthcare services, enhance the quality of care and make the healthcare system more productive.
Source: Canada Health Infoway
A searchable database that profiles Canadian telehealth, electronic health records, education and training, and health information infrastructure initiatives and programs.
Source: Health Canada
Organizations, groups, and networks involved with e-health and the use of information and communications technologies in health.
Source: Health Canada
Industry Canada's E-Health / Telehealth web page contains information on Canadian companies, events, reports, and contacts.
Source: Industry Canada
Examines how new information technologies can empower Canadians with better health information and improve the quality, accessibility, portability, and efficiency of health services. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Health Canada
The Government of Canada has developed tools to assist organizations in the healthcare sector understand the scope and requirements of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
Source: Industry Canada
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