Alexa's Story: Working in Partnership with Your Health Provider

Myth: Canada isn’t making any progress with virtual care. Fact: In 2018 alone, there were 1 million telehealth video consultations between patients and clinicians in Canada, an increase of more than 500 per cent since 2010. Options for virtual care...

Myth: Canadians aren’t comfortable with their health information being shared electronically between doctors and other health care professionals that care for them. Fact: A 2017 study indicated 85% of Canadians agree that doctors and other health...

Myth: Canadians don't have online access to their health information. Fact: In 2019, most Canadians could access their personal health information electronically — a significant increase from 2015. Provincial and regional portals are now available...

Myth: Online mental health support is impersonal and ineffective so Canadians aren’t interested in using it. Fact: In a 2019 study, 58% of Canadians said they were interested in using e-mental health tools. While mental health issues affect people...