Written answers

Tuesday, 28 February 2006

Department of Health and Children

Health Services

11:00 pm

Photo of Liam TwomeyLiam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 196: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the situation in regard to the availability of an electronic health record for all people accessing health services; if such a record is in use nationally; its effect on waiting lists and clinical decision making; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8006/06]

Photo of Mary HarneyMary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The national health information strategy published in July 2004 sets out the strategic direction for the electronic health record, EHR, and the high-level tasks required to implement it. My Department is giving consideration to the area of unique client and patient identification, which is a key requirement for the implementation of the EHR. This is a complex matter involving not only technical IT but major issues regarding confidentiality of patient information and it is likely to take some considerable time to implement.

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