Access to E-Health information for the eNomad

Stiller, A. D.

The concept and implementation of an E-Health scheme is not new. There is an array of literature supporting the benefits derived by individuals, health industries and government agencies who gain access to digital health records. Access improves the level of health literacy and assist in making informed decisions. Senior citizens are becoming more techno savvy and purchasing affordable mobile wireless enabled Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) that easily connect to the expanding broadband Internet footprint across cities and remote regions in Australia. This provides opportunities for the electronic nomad (eNomad) and health professionals to gain access to personal digitally stored medical records regardless of the geographical location. This paper will focus on the adoption, use and impact of ICTs to gain access to digital health records by the eNomad and the health industry and its use as a tool to improve information literacy and informed decision making.

Cite as: Stiller, A. D. (2010). Access to E-Health information for the eNomad. In Proc. Fourth Australasian Workshop on Health Informatics and Knowledge Management (HIKM 2010) Brisbane, Australia. CRPIT, 108. Maeder, A. and Hansen, D. Eds., ACS. 23-28

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