The province is the first site in North America to implement the technology. Through the Oncology Transformation Project, Nova Scotia Health is creating a single access point for cancer patient referrals, triage and treatment, which is said to lead to streamlined care, reduced wait times and better outcomes for patients. The project includes a patient portal to give patients a direct connection to their care teams and the ability to report symptoms from home. This will include real-time communication between the province’s two cancer centres, including eight community oncology sites for people living in rural communities. It’s scheduled to launch this spring, with an accelerated 12-month timeline to fully integrate into the provincial health system.
N.S. to launch system offering single access point for cancer patient referrals, triage, treatment
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February 21, 2023