Nova Scotia's new health information system

What to Expect

This new system will not change how patients, clients, or families prepare for appointments.

As our teams get used to the new system, fewer appointments may initially be scheduled, and registration and appointments may take a little longer than usual.

We suggest you plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early for your appointment.

You may also notice people wearing purple vests in your care areas. These team members are there to support staff and physicians as they help make your health information more connected than ever.

Key Benefits

For the most part, you may not notice many day-to-day changes in how care is delivered. Over time, this system will bring many important benefits, including:

Your healthcare team will have a more complete and current picture of your health, to help them provide faster, more accurate, and better coordinated care.
As healthcare providers add information to your digital (electronic) health record, it will be immediately available to other members of your healthcare team, wherever you receive care.

Together, this improves patient safely, outcomes and your healthcare experience.

As this system is rolled out at other locations across Nova Scotia, we will share more information and resources with you, keeping you informed of these changes and what they will mean for you.