Using health and social data for secondary purposes, such as registry-based research, benefits society in many ways.
By combining registry data from large populations, it is possible to generate new knowledge that helps develop, for example, treatments for diseases or practices in social services.
Practical benefits for citizens include:
- When treatment guidelines are studied and developed, it ensures that care is based on up-to-date research evidence
- Medicines can be made safer and their side effects can be monitored
- New health technology can be developed, such as applications and devices that support treatment
- Hospital and health centre services can be improved and streamlined as processes can be developed and studied
- Research evidence supports decision-making that promotes public health and reduces wellbeing gaps
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