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Nova Scotia Health Records Now Digitally Shareable
28 Nov
Summary
- Nova Scotians can now share summaries of their medical information via YourHealthNS.
- The feature includes allergies, conditions, medications, and hospital visit history.
- A secure link or QR code facilitates sharing with trusted individuals or providers.
Nova Scotians now have enhanced access to their health information through the YourHealthNS app and website, enabling them to share summaries of their medical history. This new functionality is designed to expedite the process of providing a patient's health background to healthcare providers, particularly in urgent situations where time is critical.
The accessible summary encompasses vital health data including allergies, medical conditions, immunization records, medications, and past hospitalizations. Users can generate a secure, unique link to share via email or text, or create a QR code for in-person sharing with a healthcare provider. This initiative aims to empower patients and improve care.
Provincial officials state this feature represents a comprehensive medical information summary available virtually in Canada, adhering to international standards. It is part of a broader Atlantic Canadian effort to standardize patient summary formats. Since January 2024, the YourHealthNS platform has seen over 1.2 million logins.
