Innovative response
A new online portal was built and developed in four days to allow General Practitioners and healthcare providers to treat people remotely to help protect patients and healthcare workers.
Specific issues addressed and anticipated impact
Need for secure and safe online patient exams to arrest and prevent spread of Covid-19
Organisations/institutions involved
Health Service Executive and Wellola (an Enterprise Ireland-backed company)
Potential issues
Limited ability to conduct full physical examinations
Relevant URL(s):
Level(s) of government:
- National/Federal government
Issues being addressed:
- Patient care
- Health and safety of responders
- Public service delivery under new circumstances
Response contact:
Response tags:
Digital TransformationDate Submitted:
8 April 2020