Canada Health Infoway
Inforoute Santé du Canada

The right patient information, when and where you need it

Imagine knowing that all your patients' files are integrated into one secure system, a database that enables you to quickly access essential patient health information, including diagnostic images, test results, medication, past caregivers and medical histories.

Canada's electronic health record (EHR) will bring it all together, consolidating a patient's essential health information and making it accessible where and when physicians need it. Region by region, these EHRs will be woven into a secure, pan-Canadian network of interoperable EHR systems. This will be the future of health care in Canada. Learn more about EHRs.

Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) is at the heart of Canada's investment in EHRs, working with the territories and provinces to accelerate the use of EHRs across Canada. Learn more about Infoway and the projects underway across the country.

As a physician, using EHRs will streamline your workflow, enabling you to more easily obtain comprehensive information about your patients, manage chronic illnesses and even electronically prescribe directly to the pharmacist.

EHRs will:

• Improve quality of care: Physicians will be able to access essential information about their patients.
• Enable better chronic disease management: New tools will provide ways for doctors and patients to collaboratively manage chronic disease.
• Provide access to health data: Current health data will enable physicians to identify trends and analyze data to support decision-making.
• Streamline third party requests and referrals: One network will allow seamless communication and referrals between professionals.
• Enhance access to pathology and radiology results: Networked EHR systems will allow faster access to lab and diagnostic imaging information. Learn more about the benefits of digital diagnostic imaging systems.

What are EMRs and how do they fit with EHRs?

Electronic medical records are a key component in realizing the provincial and national vision for a comprehensive EHR. Learn more about using EMRs.