5 benefits of artificial intelligence in healthcare
The future of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare looks promising, with 10 per cent of...
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The CHR offers flexibility and rich data for a clinic treating eating disorders
An estimated one million Canadians have an eating disorder. Many don't get the basic treatment or...
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How the Collaborative Health Record is designed to keep patient data private and safe
Personal health information isn’t just highly sensitive for patients — it’s also highly sought...
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EMRs and antibiotic stewardship: results from a pilot with Choosing Wisely Canada
There’s a troubling trend in Canada, but Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) is on a mission to turn it...
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What to consider when selecting your EMR
Should medical practices adopt an electronic medical record (EMR) system? That’s no longer a...
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What’s the role of technology in medicine? It’s to power-up care
Healthcare and technology often go hand-in-hand. Over time, the medical field has embraced things...
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The benefits of using virtual care for chronic disease management
The number of Canadians who have embraced virtual care (remote interactions between patients and...
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24/7 line supports physicians and healthcare workers during BC health emergencies
The province of BC is in the grips of dual public health emergencies: COVID-19 and the escalating...
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How a new vision for health information can help Canada reimagine healthcare
Shereen feels persistent fatigue and sometimes, dizziness. Her sleep tracker shows her sleep has...
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These tools can help you have meaningful conversations with patients about mental health
The conversation around mental health has grown louder than ever in recent years. From prominent...
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Better provider-to-provider communication can contribute to better health outcomes
Communication is essential to the delivery of care, as it can help improve healthcare experiences...
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PrescribeIT® is changing how healthcare professionals communicate
From improving patient satisfaction to maintaining continuity of care, communication is vital to...
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How one clinic uses its TELUS EMR to help keep patients safe, informed and engaged
As you’re following protocols and doing your best to provide safe care, it can be challenging to...
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How to send e-prescriptions and easily manage renewals – right from your EMR
Using the phone and fax to send prescriptions and manage renewal requests can consume you several...
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Virtual care: The future of care delivery
How virtual care can enable personal care – even if your patient isn’t in the same room. Initially...
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Virtual care and e-prescribing are helping overcome hurdles
Author: Dr. Peter Selby As the second year of the pandemic is now well underway, it’s clear...
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Reimagined EMR supports patient-centric care for future-forward clinic
Catching up with Dr. Panagiotis Galanopoulos isn’t easy. The owner and lead physician at Blue Water...
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Why patient engagement helps improve health outcomes
Today, patients have countless ways to monitor and manage their health. Online portals allow them...
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The future of healthcare is collaborative
Our healthcare system is being challenged in every way possible. The pandemic has taught us much...
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One EMR, over 90 healthcare organizations
When describing the Alliance for Healthier Communities, the warm embrace of a patchwork quilt comes...
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The future of virtual care is in relationships
Note: this article was originally published in Healthy Debate on Nov 23, 2020 by Dr. Dominik Nowak...
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Healthcare team brings harmonized care to First Nations communities
For most Canadians, seeing a doctor is a simple matter of making an appointment and showing up at...
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How a family health team is elevating their EMR
With 85% of Canadian primary care physicians now using an EMR, it is safe to say that the EMR is...
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Win the support of your team through EMR implementation
Change can be either unsettling or exciting. How your team accepts and ultimately adopts change...
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Change management strategies for a smooth EMR transition
So, you’re changing your EMR. Perhaps your current platform is being retired or is unable to keep...