SHARE, Secure Health Access Record

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SHARE and the Drug Information System – Access for Community Users

SHARE (Secure Health Access Record) is Nova Scotia’s electronic health record (EHR) system. SHARE includes the Nova Scotia Drug Information System, a province-wide system that will, over time, contain a comprehensive medication profile for everyone who gets a prescription filled in a community pharmacy in Nova Scotia.

The purpose of this site is to provide healthcare providers in private healthcare organizations requesting access to the Drug Information System through SHARE, and community pharmacists requesting access to patient lab values in SHARE, with the training materials and documents they will need to complete the access process.

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SHARE Training

This section contains the training modules and supporting documents required by:

  • Community pharmacists requesting access to patient lab values in SHARE
  • Healthcare providers and administrative staff in private healthcare organizations requesting access to the Drug Information System through the SHARE Clinical Portal

Training Modules

The following training modules must be completed by every user requesting access to SHARE. It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete both modules.

1. SHARE Privacy Zone

This module contains important information regarding the privacy of personal health information

Take module 1: SHARE Privacy Zone

Download printable version (PDF) of module 1

2. SHARE Fast Track

This module contains ‘the basics’ for using SHARE, including a functionality overview and basic patient search and system navigation information.

Take module 2: SHARE Fast Track

Download printable version (PDF) of module 2

Once the modules have been completed, each user must send an email to with the following information:

  • Subject: SHARE Training Modules Completed
  • In the body of the email:
    • User’s name     
    • User’s phone number  
    • User’s email address     
    • Name of Clinic/Community Pharmacy
    • Manager’s Name (if applicable)
    • The statement: I have completed the compulsory SHARE training modules: Privacy Zone and Fast Track.

Upon receipt of the email, the Department of Health and Wellness will issue a SHARE User ID and temporary password to the user, provided all necessary forms have been submitted. Users will be required to change their temporary password when they log in to SHARE for the first time (instructions will be provided).

Training Documents

Introduction to the SHARE Clinical Portal:

Community Pharmacists

Pharmacists must complete the Introduction to the SHARE Clinical Portal when they receive their SHARE User ID.

This step-by-step introduction will walk them through their first logon, first patient search and first viewing of a patient’s lab results. It will also help to ensure their user set up is correct and provide valuable tips for using SHARE.

Clinicians in Private Healthcare Organizations

Clinicians must complete the Introduction to the SHARE Clinical Portal when they receive their SHARE User ID.

This step-by-step introduction will walk them through their first logon, first patient search and first viewing of the Community Med Profile tab where DIS information is displayed. It will also help to ensure their user set up is correct and provide valuable tips for using SHARE.

Clinicians must also review the Community Med Tab – DIS Users Guide before accessing the DIS portal through the Community Med Profile Tab.

 Administrative Staff in Private Healthcare Organizations

Administrative staff must complete the Introduction to the SHARE Clinical Portal when they receive their SHARE User ID.

This step-by-step introduction will walk them through their first logon and describe how they access the functionality available to them. It will also help to ensure their user set up is correct and provide valuable tips for using SHARE.

SHARE Quick Reference Guide:

Community Pharmacists

The SHARE Quick Reference Guide (Community Pharmacists) contains a series of one page ‘cheat sheets’ which highlight key information points related to accessing patient lab values in SHARE; users must read and be familiar with this guide. While available online, it is recommended that copies be printed and made available at user work stations.

Clinicians & Administrative Staff in Private Healthcare Organizations

The SHARE Quick Reference Guide (PHCO Clinicians) contains a series of one page ‘cheat sheets’ which highlight key information points related to accessing appropriate Drug Information System functionality; users must read and be familiar with this guide. While available online, it is recommended that copies be printed and made available at user work stations.