Digital improvements will lead to greater availability of health information,
improvements in decision-making, and ultimately safer care and better outcomes for patients.
International experience highlights that engagement is crucial in order to learn what is acceptable to people and to help develop person centred digital systems.
The public overall are positive about the move to digital health and social care
services, and want to be consulted on the format and delivery of digital care.
Professionals think that an online health record will empower people to be more in control of their health.
