The CAQ government sought to reassure the public on Wednesday regarding delays in cancer treatment caused by the rollout of the Digital Health Record (DSN), the digital transformation initiative led by Santé Québec, initially in two regions: North of the Island of Montreal and Mauricie and Central Quebec.
Quebecor media outlets reported on Wednesday comments from a doctor who noted a decline in patient numbers due to the DSN in Drummondville.
In a technical briefing last week, Santé Québec had indicated that a decline in activity was to be expected for a few weeks, while adding that urgent or “important” activities, such as oncology or emergency care, would not be affected.
When asked whether there were delays in treatment, Health Minister Sonia Bélanger replied that doctors would continue to rely on their clinical judgment, without providing further details.
For her part, Treasury Board President France-Élaine Duranceau relied on Santé Québec’s assessment, which assures that there will be no issues for patients.
–This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews
