Technology is changing the healthcare landscape in many ways. November 14-20 is Digital Health Week in Canada. Let’s take a closer look at this emerging discipline.
What is digital health? Digital health electronically connects the different points of care so that health information can be shared securely and instantly. It empowers patients and healthcare teams to better track, manage and improve health outcomes. Digital health tools include: e-booking medical appointments, connecting with your doctor online, and accessing your personal health records and lab results through the internet. As we continue to incorporate technology into our daily lives (from the use of smart phones to internet applications and social networks), we are gaining new and innovative ways to access health information and monitor our well-being. Talk to your doctor about the digital health options that are available to you.
Inspired by Digital Health Week, we’ve compiled our top resources about health information technology below:
