Development of the health decision support system (HDSS) in Canada and its implications in China

Based on information systems and government's emphasis on efficient medical service and health management, Canadian health decision support system stands in a leading position. This paper firstly researches the Canadian health decision overall development situation, clinical decision support system, public decision support system, application features etc. through the literature research method. And then summarize the experiences and characters of Canadian decision support system construction and application situation. Finally by the analysis of development of the HDSS in Canada, some enlightens may be obtained to improve HDSS of China: (1) The establishment of Infoway is an important factor in the development of the Canadian health decision support system; (2) The Canadian government's support is the main power in the development of the Canadian health decision support system; (3) Improving the management system is an important undertaking for the Canadian health decision support system; (4) Strong financial security is the key to the development of the Canadian health decision support system; (5) Overall planning and standardization are the foundations of Canada's health decision support system development.