Conducting research at the intersection of digital information technologies, commercial interests and health systems
Features and News
Recent Research Roundtable Discussion
July 10th, 2024
In a recent research roundtable discussion, we discussed how virtual care companies are handling patient data and risks to patient privacy.
The commercial virtual care industry in Canada and patient data
February 8, 2024
In a recent study, our Lab examines how the commercial virtual care industry in Canada gathers, uses and values patient data. The study describes the implications for patient autonomy, privacy and quality of care. Click here to see media coverage of the study.
Recruiting study participants
January 20, 2024
We are recruiting interviewees for a study that examines how the pharmaceutical industry promotes its products through electronic medical record systems and other patient care software platforms. To contact us, please click below.
Our objective is to conduct high quality research to understand how emerging health information technologies affect individuals and communities as well as transform health systems. We conduct our research with an awareness of how our current economic and social systems affect the development, implementation and outcomes of new health technologies. We are a multidisciplinary team and seek to provide opportunities for students and early career researchers interested in exploring this area of research.
The Health Tech and Society Lab is based at Women’s College Research Institute and the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the University of Toronto. It is supported by grants from the Social Science and Humanities Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) and by a partnership with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA).
