Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors Online health information, including prescriptions, test results, now accessible up … READ MORE
Study finds telehealth improved timely access to N.B. health care during the pandemic Phone consultations increased by 122 per cent in pandemic. Nine-two per cent of … READ MORE
Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care. Experts say … READ MORE
The potential opportunities and pitfalls of telehealth In a recent paper, Yale cardiologists emphasize the importance of balancing quality … READ MORE
Canadian doctors spend millions of hours on unnecessary paperwork each year: report Report says Nova Scotia is leading the way in reducing administrative burden. Dr. … READ MORE
Canada’s health-care system has a data problem, experts say. And it puts patients at risk ‘It’s not good to be flying blind,’ says one doctor pushing for … READ MORE
Wearable tech offers up-close look at infant development Researchers at the Beckman Institute have developed a tool to measure stress … READ MORE
Experts plead for more pediatric telehealth A specialty group is asking federal and state governments to preserve and expand … READ MORE
UArizona researchers develop ultra-thin ‘computer on the bone’ Engineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and … READ MORE
The doctor won’t see you now: Why access to care is in critical condition In addition to patient care, many doctors also have heavy administrative burdens, … READ MORE
Scribes can help transform health care by creating better clinical data “Insurers, drug companies and large HMOs are mounting an extensive effort to … READ MORE
Skin in the game: Transformative approach uses the human body to recharge smartwatches UMass Amherst team designs prototype charging system for wearable devices. ShaZam … READ MORE
Pediatric telemedicine services can work well under the right conditions Interviews with pediatricians show that providing remote medical consultations is … READ MORE
A national electronic health record for primary care The Canada Health Act states that health care should be portable — but health … READ MORE
Wearable motion detectors identify subtle motor deficits in children Could lead to early intervention, help prevent disability. Noah Drozda shows off a … READ MORE
Telemedicine broadening access to care for those with cerebral palsy Dr. Loren Davison at UC Davis is projected from a monitor, as he watches physical … READ MORE
Digital humanism and healthcare Patients not only have to be put in the center of care, but also in the center of … READ MORE
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients Beyond the pandemic, we need to ensure virtual medicine remains a permanent fixture … READ MORE
U of A robot rehab project hopes pandemic increases user comfort with virtual health care Increased video-conferencing may boost willingness to book virtual appointments. A … READ MORE
Disabled people marginalised by paperwork and programmes which aim to help them Disabled people face being marginalised by the very programmes that are designed to … READ MORE
In Canada, Albertans wary of ‘big brother’ with use of COVID-19 digital-tracing app More users needed: Lessons from Alberta’s coronavirus contact tracing app. … READ MORE
Wearables track social distancing and sick employees in the workplace As companies re-open, employees may don wearable tech to prevent the spread of … READ MORE
New smartphone app gives Albertans access to virtual health care during COVID-19 pandemic Babylon mobile app allows you to check symptoms, consult with doctors. Using … READ MORE
Alberta nurses have ‘grave concerns’ with rollout of Connect Care A new electronic system that will eventually be used across all Alberta Health … READ MORE
An example of why patients need to control all their health and social care records This blog is suffused with conflict of interest, but I hope that you’ll agree that … READ MORE
Apple opens iPhone EHR features to all healthcare organizations Apple has announced that it will allow any US healthcare organization with a … READ MORE
Finnish healthcare and social welfare system provides a variety of e-services to citizens The system presses on towards the next level of usability and interoperability for … READ MORE
Once its greatest foes, doctors are embracing single-payer When the American Medical Association — one of the nation’s most powerful health … READ MORE
Death by 1,000 clicks: where electronic health records went wrong Inside a digital revolution that took a bad turn. The U.S. government claimed that … READ MORE
Empathetic technology: can devices know what you’re feeling? For some, the word “technology” might evoke cold imagery of steely … READ MORE