Samsung Electronics South Africa has announced that the Discovery HealthID mobile application is now available on Samsung GALAXY tablet devices, providing a convenient way for doctors to access Discovery Health members’ electronic health records.
HealthID is an innovative tool to help doctors seamlessly assist their patients who are on a Discovery Health Medical Scheme and members of schemes administered by Discovery Health, during consultations.
Through the free application, doctors are able to offer a more complete and informed consultation service.
HealthID gives doctors access to patients’ medical history, provides insight into the benefits of their medical scheme plan, and the ability to make referrals to other doctors online. In addition, doctors can review previous blood test results, write electronic prescriptions, and complete Chronic Illness Benefit applications.
“To date, we have seen over 2,500 of doctors using HealthID and we are pleased to partner with Samsung to bring HealthID to Samsung devices,” says Discovery Health chief operating officer, Dr Ryan Noach.
The HealthID has been on trial since May 2012 – with the aim of assisting doctors with patient information when they need it the most.
“Samsung is committed to offer products and services that enable a more convenient and connected lifestyle that has innovation at its core. Through this application, real-time access to health portfolio information is readily available to Discovery Health members and doctors.
“This accelerates decision-making and provides access to supporting data to assist with a more informed diagnosis,” says Paulo Ferreira, head of Enterprise Mobility at Samsung Electronics South Africa.
Privacy forms an integral part of the HealthID application. As such, a patient has to give written consent to each doctor individually before they are able to access their records.
“Samsung is passionate about creating extended opportunities for productivity and efficiency through the development of locally relevant applications. This platform empowers doctors with a health-focused app that gives them access to patient policy information and insight into patients’ medical history for more accurate analysis, bringing together technology and healthcare,” concludes Ferreira.