There’s an app for that: N.S. announces pilot project that gives patients access to their medical records
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Nova Scotia announced a new pilot project Tuesday that will give patients access to their medical records through an app called YourHealthNS.
Nova Scotia announced a new pilot project Tuesday that will give patients access to their medical records through an app called YourHealthNS.
About 12,000 patients from four clinics will receive information about how to log in to view their medical history this week, according to a news release from the province.
“We made it easier for Nova Scotians to navigate the healthcare system and now we’re taking it one step further by giving patients more access and control over their health information,” said Premier Tim Houston in the release.
“The addition of patient records makes it easy, convenient and faster for Nova Scotians to access their own information, all in one place, to better manage their own healthcare.”
According to Dr. Aaron Smith, medical executive director of the Northern Zone, research shows that patient engagement in their own health leads to better understanding of their health conditions and better health outcomes.
“Both as a medical leader and as a family physician, I firmly believe that giving patients access to their own health information is fundamental to quality and compassionate patient care,” said Smith during a Tuesday news conference.
The participating clinics are:
