Registries

Registries (also known as directories or repositories) accurately identify patients and authorized clinicians. As such, they are essential building blocks for electronic health records. Virtually all Canadians and practicing physicians have been uniquely identified in the registries that are established in each province and territory.

These registries enable benefits such as: access to more complete and accurate health information; improving clinical decision making; and more effective management of patient health information, resulting in increased security and reduced administrative time and costs.