Sen. Sonny Angara said the development of telemedicine as a viable alternative to physical visits to the doctors should actively be pursued.
Angara’s proposed bill would recognize eHealth as “equal with other healthcare delivery methods” and seeks to provide the necessary services to all Filipinos, especially in “medically unserved and underserved geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.”
The measure would provide the policy, regulatory and legal framework for a national eHealth system, the senator noted. Angara said the use of electronic prescriptions, or e-prescriptions, would be covered under the bill. At present, the University of the Philippines, Manila-National Telehealth Center has been equipping doctors and health workers with eHealth and telemedicine tools for the delivery of quality health care to patients, Angara said.The DOH, the senator further noted, has also announced the availability of free telemedicine consultations to patients who need COVID-19 medical advice, as well as other primary care concerns.
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