Quebec to begin digitizing health records — but some patients should expect delays
Quebec is launching a digital health record system on May 9, gathering patients' health information in one place. Non-urgent services will be reduced starting April 27 to ensure a smooth transition, with a gradual increase back to normal services by May 25.
Quebec is set to launch a digital health record system, known as Dossier Santé Numérique, on May 9 in two regional health authorities. The system will gather patients' health information, including notes from professionals, test results, and medication, in one place. To ensure a smooth transition, non-urgent services will be reduced by 25% starting April 27, then by 50% starting May 4, and will gradually increase back to normal by May 25. Santé Québec has implemented mitigation measures to redirect patients to other services or health centres where necessary. The digital health record's project has faced scrutiny over data safety and digital sovereignty concerns, but Santé Québec says data will be hosted in highly secure environments in Canada. The system is expected to improve care coordination and reduce the need for patients to repeat their medical history.
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