Hacking Health - Toronto Canada, 2012
This app proposed that a doctor could deliver the results through your phone saving time.
This app took grand prize at Hacking Health.
Problem
Patients with chronic disease often need frequent testing. In Canada, test results must be delivered by the doctor. The combination of frequent testing and doctor appointments creates stress on time for patients and doctors.
Approach
Talk with stakeholder to learn legal requirements
Talk with patient to learn needs and medical routine
Design architecture and library system that can be adapted across diseases and compliance
Keep It Simple
Important notifications at the top and simple navigation so the patient can quickly access their test results, a guide explaining the results, directory for locating services, and a chance to give us feedback or find help.
Test Results at Hand
The patient can see their most recent results and go back to see previous ones, too. Abnormal test results are flagged for review. Each item is easy to read so the patient can quickly scan for important information.
Access Detailed Results
Clicking on an item expands to show the data behind the results. Abnormalities are highlighted for clear data. Your numbers are also shown in context of previous and newer results showing any trends and patterns in data.
What It Means for Patients and Healthcare
This is what would make this app legally possible in Canada: communication with the doctor. With an explanation of the test’s purpose, what it means for the patient, and a contextual comparison to peers, the insight is a clear picture of the patient’s health.