The Think Tank is a conversation devoted to consumer empowerment in health management. Our expert bloggers come from all walks of life including medicine, government, legal, healthcare associations and more. We also have patients to listen to - people living with chronic illness or who are taking care of someone who is - and who will provide an important voice to the discussion.
Why is this important to you?
All Canadians have a voice when it comes to healthcare and this is the place to be heard. Whether actively working in the healthcare industry or accessing it for care. At times all of us are patients too, and, as consumers of healthcare, we are responsible for helping drive change within the system. As such, we are demanding services and tools to help us manage both our own and our family’s care. Did you know:
- 61% of consumers want their physicians, hospitals and/or the government to provide them with a personal health record (PHR) or online medical record, while 6% of Canadians already maintain one.
- 66% would like to access a family member’s PHR.
- 58% want online tools to help them assess, monitor and manage their health (risk assessment questionnaires, health diaries, etc.)
So, raise your voice and be heard.
What do we expect from you?
Like all potentially contentious issues, healthcare can become an emotional topic for some people. If you choose to participate in this blog we ask that you frame your opinions and comments in a respectful way so as to add value to the conversation for all.
A final word
Think Tank is your forum. We at TELUS Health Solutions will, from time to time, provide commentary, answers to your questions wherever possible and help point you in the right direction if we cannot. This is all about you – people concerned about our healthcare system and consumer health specifically.
We look forward to hearing from you.
