Quebecers will be able access their medical files online starting next week, Health Minister Gaetan Barrette said Friday.
A secure online site, which is set to go live Tuesday, will allow patients to consult a list of their prescribed medications, see test results and make appointments with a family doctor.
Medical imaging like X-rays and scans will also be available on the site.
But there will be a 30-day delay before important test results appear on the site, ensuring patients receive important medical news from their doctors in-person.
Barrette said the site is a step forward in the ongoing effort to modernize the health network.
"Thanks to this new service, patients can now take better charge of managing their own health," he said in a statement.
He said the files would remain completely confidential. When users sign up for the service they will have to take part in an authentication process.
The site will be available at: carnetsante.gouv.qc.ca.