Toronto, Jan 23: Health data can include information about health-care services, health status and behaviours, medications and genetic data, in addition to demographic information like age, education and neighbourhood. These facts and statistics are valuable because they offer insights and information about population health and well-being. However, they can also be sensitive, and there are legitimate public concerns about how these data are used, and by whom. The term “social licence” describes uses of health data that have public support. […]
By Sara Allin It is increasingly apparent to researchers and the public alike that Canada’s healthcare systems need urgent action to deal with some critical challenges. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the strains were already there. A growing and aging population with inadequate long-term and acute care across the continuum. The increasing burden of chronic […]
By Sara Allin It is increasingly apparent to researchers and the public alike that Canada’s healthcare systems need urgent action to deal with some critical challenges. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the strains were already there. A growing and aging population with inadequate long-term and acute care across the continuum. The increasing burden of chronic […]
A review of Greg Price's death found missed faxes, follow-ups and botched data-sharing ultimately cost the 31-year-old his life. A decade later, medical front-line staff in Canada say problems persist when it comes to sharing everything from patient information to aggregate medical and staffing data.