In developing countries, internet access can be scarce, but smartphones are readily available. Oxford Epidemiology Services LLC has developed an app, iReferNow­­­™, that allows clinicians to refer patients to other health care providers. The referral can include files, images, even video, so that the receiving clinician has all the information they need to care for the patient. The referring clinician is notified when the patient arrives and if they need to follow up with more care after the patient has been to the health care provider they were referred to.

iReferNow­­­™ is a simple, powerful solution to many of the problems that arise in providing healthcare in less-developed parts of the world. With iReferNow­­­™, healthcare providers can:
iReferNow New Smartphone App can save Lives and Money in Developing Nations
– Keep track of their patients along the continuum of care
– Receive and send alerts and notifications to other clinicians.
– Ensure patients get quicker, more accurate treatment and improve the quality care the patient receives
– Make use of convenient, real-time tracking and status updates.
– Get feedback and can network immediately with service providers.
– Get mentored or provide mentoring of less experienced clinicians.More information is available at: oxfordepi



Effective referrals that link patients to the right care at the right time could save millions of lives every year. iReferNow­­­™ provides an easy way for clinicians to track the lifecycle of patient care right from their smartphone. Linking clinicians in ways that they have not been able to before, iReferNow­­­™ provides a continuity of care that can save lives, reduce recovery time, increase patient comfort and satisfaction, reduce cost, and improve the quality of life.

Many healthcare systems in the developing world lack the Modern communications is lacking in many health systems, and this makes it hard for them to take advantage of the many tools that exists to help clinicians provide better care. iReferNow­­­™ removes this communication barrier. Since it is available on smartphones, clinicians in areas where mobile phone technology is readily available can access this powerful tool even if the internet is unstable.

Source: New Smartphone App can save Lives and Money in Developing Nations

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