OmaKantaan

OmaKantaan is a Finnish national online service that allows citizens to view and manage their health and social welfare information. It is part of the broader Kanta service, which aims to improve the availability and interoperability of health data across Finland. Through OmaKantaan, individuals can access their electronic health records, prescriptions, and other personal health information. Users can also grant or revoke access to their information for healthcare professionals.

The service is designed to empower citizens by providing them with direct access to their own health data, fostering greater involvement in their care. It includes features such as viewing laboratory results, vaccination records, and information about visits to healthcare providers. Additionally, OmaKantaan allows users to make advance directives and organ donation decisions, which are then recorded in their electronic health records.

Access to OmaKantaan is typically done through strong electronic identification methods, such as Finnish online banking codes or a mobile ID. The service is operated by Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, and is a key component of Finland's digital health strategy. The goal is to ensure that health information is secure, accessible, and managed by the individual while also facilitating seamless data sharing between different healthcare providers when necessary and with the patient's consent.