title: Standardization in health informatics in Canada.
abstract: Around the world, informatics has been cited as a key enabler of health sector reform. Recent reform programs in Canada, reflecting this global consensus, have emphasized the importance of quality information and information technology in meeting their goals. Standards are an important building block for achieving the required comprehensive and integrated health information infrastructure. This paper describes the current status of, and future plans for, health informatics and related standards in Canada.
authors.affiliation: Canadian Institute for Health Information, Don Mills, Ont.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Alvarez
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zelmer
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration; D016494:Computer Security; D015276:Health Care Rationing; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016490:Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000592:standards; D011786:Quality Control