1. Benefits of E-Health Sindi Hawkins BN LLB MLA Kelowna-Mission Deputy Speaker

2. British Columbia eHealth Projects PLIS iEHR eDrug Connecting DI PHIP EMR Telehealth

3. Current System Paper or isolated computer records Patchwork of local systems Inefficient transfer of patient information

4. EHR Secure storage of patient information Immediate transfer of patient information Better, safer, faster access to healthcare

5. Benefits A.Privacy Limited access to patient information All access electronically tracked, monitored and recorded

6. Benefits B. Physicians Easy access to diagnostic and patient drug information Reduction and elimination of duplicated calls to labs and other doctors

7. Benefits C.Health Authorities Reduction in lab operating costs More efficient emergency room operations

8. Benefits D.Patients Fewer delays in treatment Less duplicate testing Patient information secure and accessed by only those who need to know