Healthy Lifestyle

1. A team approach
A team approach means that various professional health care work together - often in the same place - to share information about the objectives and therapeutic treatments that have worked or not, to provide the best care and the most appropriate. We encourage you to become an active member of this team and take part in decision-making regarding your care.

2. Information
Health professionals, such as your family doctor and your nurse or specialist, can communicate with each other more easily and effectively through the advanced technologies, such as faster computers, larger storage capacity of the electronic information and improved security measures protecting and securing personal information in its storage, access and sharing.

The sharing of information among the members of your team is vital to ensure that each uses its own professional expertise to your care, without duplicating efforts or create conditions that could negatively affect another aspect of your care . This leads to care more efficient and appropriate. The technologies that enable health professionals quick and easy access to health information, such as electronic health records and small laptops are important tools leading to better health for you and your family. You can be assured of the confidentiality of your medical records. In Canada, there are laws protecting the confidentiality of electronic health records.

3. Access
Initiatives are underway to improve access to health information and health services when you need it, where you need it. Throughout the country, many people already have access to these tools as toll-free numbers to access health information and links to video. Initiatives primary health care are being developed to ensure that all Canadians have similar access to these types of health services, regardless of their place of residence. Not only do these tools will reduce costly visits to emergency services, where a discussion with a health care provider is enough to help you, they will also improve your access to emergency services if necessary. This is also reflected in reduced costs associated with general health system.

4. Healthy Lifestyle
Promoting a healthy lifestyle helps prevent diseases and injuries. The health care providers bear the primary choice of a healthy lifestyle and contribute to communities safe. Suppliers can help you manage chronic medical conditions to prevent complications and help you stay healthy. People in better health involve a reduction in costs associated with treatment, which lead themselves to a health care system more sustainable.