# HealthID

> Medical app for South African doctors to manage patient health records and consultations. (iPhone/iPad app by Discovery Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healthid/id447782577 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Discovery Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/447782580)
- Category: Medical, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 82 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healthid/id447782577/reviews.md

## What is HealthID?

Designed by Discovery, HealthID is an innovative tool to help doctors seamlessly assist their Discovery Health patients during consultations.

HealthID application features allow you to:
-     Access your patients Electronic Health Record.
-     View your patients personal and benefit details.
-     Complete an electronic Chronic Illness Benefit application form.
-     Prescribe medicine for chronic and acute conditions.
-     Access to care management and intervention programmes for Mental Health, Diabetes, Cardiovascular and HIV.
-     Call Me feature provides you with the opportunity to request a call back for any assistance you may require whether it be clinical, technical or administrative.
-     Electronically refer a patient to another healthcare professional, with automatic approval on selected plans.
-     Complete a hospital discharge form for your patient that contains all relevant clinical discharge information, as well as additional information. The completed form is available as a PDF that you can share with relevant healthcare professionals.
-     Get consent from your patients to view their Electronic Health Record in real time through various consent channels, therefore ensuring you remain compliant with your professional indemnity cover.

Note: HealthID is only for doctors who practise in South Africa. You will not be able to use this application if you do not fall into this category of users.

## Key features

- Access Electronic Health Records
- View patient personal and benefit details
- Complete Chronic Illness Benefit applications
- Prescribe medicine for chronic and acute conditions
- Access care management programmes
- Electronically refer patients
- Complete hospital discharge forms

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/healthid/id447782577/reviews.md

### 3/5 — For doctors

*2012-06-22, version 1.3.3*

This app is only for medical practitioners. It will not work if you are just a discovery member!

### 1/5 — Authentication Error

*2012-06-14, version 1.3.3*

It keeps on saying authentication error and I know my loggings are right. Useless app!!

## Frequently asked questions about HealthID

### Is HealthID available for doctors outside of South Africa?

No, HealthID is exclusively for doctors who practice in South Africa. Users outside of this category will not be able to use the application.

### What types of patient information can doctors access with HealthID?

Doctors can access patients' Electronic Health Records, personal details, and benefit information. This allows for comprehensive patient management during consultations.

### Can HealthID be used for managing chronic conditions?

Yes, HealthID provides access to care management and intervention programs for Mental Health, Diabetes, Cardiovascular, and HIV. It also allows for the completion of electronic Chronic Illness Benefit application forms.

### How does HealthID help with patient referrals and discharge?

Doctors can electronically refer patients to other healthcare professionals with automatic approval on selected plans. They can also complete hospital discharge forms containing all relevant clinical information, which are available as shareable PDFs.

### What is the rating for HealthID?

HealthID has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 3 user ratings.

### When was the latest version of HealthID released?

The latest version of HealthID, 9.0.0, was last updated on November 23, 2023.

### What devices does HealthID support?

Currently, HealthID supports iPads. It is designed for tablet use to facilitate clinical workflows.

### Does HealthID require an internet connection to function?

While the description doesn't explicitly state offline capabilities, features like accessing patient records, completing forms, and referring patients typically require an active internet connection for real-time data synchronization and communication.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.0.0 — 2023-11-23

General bug fixes and improvements.

### 8.4.0 — 2023-09-13

Minor improvements and bug fixes.

### 8.3.0 — 2023-09-04

The latest app update includes improved performance, user experience, bug fixes and optimisations, that offer smoother interactions, and quicker access to critical healthcare information.

### 8.2.0 — 2023-05-19

Hospital search enhancements
Various bug fixes and enhancements

### 8.1.0 — 2023-01-11

Enhancements to Premier Plus

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