Public's views are sought on electronic patient information

The summaries will help healthcare staff to treat patients with specific needs such as those with intellectual difficulties, cognitive impairments or complex conditions as well as those on numerous medications. Picture: Pexels

Ireland’s healthcare watchdog wants the public to help in the rolling out of a national electronic patient summary.

The Health Information and Quality Authority says the summary can considerably improve patient care by providing the most accurate, relevant and up-to-date clinical information.