Business Prototype idea for Technology Entrepreneurship

1. Problem Statement
• In rural clinics, the patients do not have access to
specialist Doctors.
• The patients are treated by nurses/ GPs.
• If the doctor or nurse are unable to identify the
cause of the symptoms, the patient is referred to
the specialist.
• This system has resulted in unnecessary
consultation with the specialist in a nearby
hospital. Which results in wastage of resources.

2. Opportunity Recognition
• If the patient’s medical record could be made
electronically available to the specialist. The
specialist could then suggest a referral (if it is a
serious issue) or prescribe treatment/medication
through the doctor or nurse (if the symptoms are
benign).
• This will reduce unnecessary referrals and speeds
up diagnosis and treatment to rural patients.
• The patient’s health record will be stored online
to assist doctors and nurses the next time the
patient returns to the clinic.

3. Our Prototype
Online Electronic Health Record (OEHR)

4. In a rural area…

5. Patient Nurse
Patients consult nurses…

6. Nurse
Bio data of
the Patient
is collected
The nurse evaluates and captures patients medical data

7. Bio data of
the Patient
is collected
E-Health
data Center
This updates the patient’s online electronic health record (OEHR).

8. Doctor
Bio data of
the Patient
is collected
E-Health
data Center
The nurse is uncertain about the diagnosis of the patient. The nurse then
requests a specialist to review the patients data and suggest a diagnosis or
referral.

9. Doctor
Bio data of
the Patient
is collected
E-Health
data Center
The specialist reviews the patients data from OEHR and suggest a diagnosis
or a referral for further investigation.

10. Doctor
E-Health
data Center
The nurse carries out the required diagnosis and treats the patient
accordingly or if required the patient is sent to the nearest hospital.