P.E.I. plans rollout of EMR, use of AI, in digital strategy

The P.E.I. government says Islanders could have access to their medical records online by the end of this year or early in 2025. The provincewide patient portal is partially outlined in a digital health strategy for 2024-29. Health P.E.I. said last year the move to the provincewide electronic medical records system went well. The system allows physicians to share information like prescription records and patient history, plus sends out automated appointment reminders and pre-visit questionnaires. The patient portal will allow Islanders to access their pharmacy prescription information and health records, physiotherapy appointments and referrals to specialists. As for AI, the province’s initial goal is to reduce administrative burden in patient documentation.