My Resident went to hospital-
what happened?
Physician Access to Medical Information
“You have a new resident who comes from the hospital, or a resident who has visited the emergency department, or has been admitted to hospital. How can you discover what transpired during those visits?”
Dr. Ralph Jones
Physician Lead, Information and Technology
CCMD Eden Care Centre
CCMD Vallyhaven
Family members, politicians, and the public presume a smooth exchange of information between physician offices, hospitals, and long-term care.
However, this is not the case. Information frequently gets lost during transitions of care (such as between hospitals and long-term care), resulting in errors that can negatively impact the well-being of the patient and add substantial costs to the health care system.