Estonia wants to assist the NHS in its 10-year health plan by sharing its experience in implementing digital healthcare systems.
A single patient record for every citizen, an aspiration for the UK, has been a reality in Estonia since 2008. With 99% of health data digitized, Estonia ranks number one in The Bertelsmann Foundation's Digital Health Index for 2024.
Everyone in the country has an e-health record... citizens only have to tell their story once.
The Estonian government is keen to share its experience to help the NHS shift from analogue to digital.
Author's summary: Estonia helps NHS go digital.