La santé numérique : un levier pour améliorer l’accessibilité aux soins de santé au Québec

Abstract

Access to healthcare services remains a major issue in Quebec. The development of technologies in the healthcare field now provides interesting opportunities to improve access to healthcare services. The objective of this study is to show the opportunities of e-health technologies for improving access to healthcare services in Quebec, more specifically in remote areas. This study shows that e-health technologies provide advantages for both patients and healthcare professionals, and that e-health technologies can improve access to healthcare services in rural areas. This study also identifies certain barriers that must be overcome to enhance healthcare services for Quebec’s population.