Aims to improve the use of health information in Ireland. Health information is generated every time a patient interacts with a health service. For example, when a person sees a doctor or nurse, the details that are recorded become health information. How this information is used is key to supporting integrated care. The right information needs to be available in the right place, at the right time, to ensure the best care and treatment for patients.
The Health Information Bill helps to achieve this-has a priority focus on digital health records and primary use.
Purpose of the Bill:
Provides for the following in Irish law:
- A ‘duty to share’ health information for patient care and treatment
- The establishment of Digital Health Records for all patients in Ireland
- Greater patient access to their own health information
- Greater protections around health information for primary use
- Better health information for the HSE for public-interest purposes.
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