The Role of On-Demand Health Workers in Accompanying Critically Ill Patients in Emergency Hospitals

Digital technology is revolutionizing healthcare services, especially through the on-demand model that enables people to access medical care quickly and flexibly. One of the most promising innovations is the collaboration between hospitals and digital health applications, which can build a more efficient, personalized, and data-driven ecosystem.

This collaboration includes integrating hospital information systems with public-facing platforms. For example, patients can schedule online consultations with hospital doctors via apps, access electronic medical records, or receive automated reminders for vaccinations and medication.

On-demand healthcare workers—nurses and doctors—can be dispatched via the app for home visits, initial assessments, or post-discharge follow-ups. This reduces outpatient traffic and extends the hospital's reach to remote communities.

The success of this model depends on system interoperability, data security, and training for healthcare workers to effectively use digital tools. With supportive regulations and reliable infrastructure, such synergy can address healthcare access limitations and enhance service quality.

This partnership also enables more accurate health data analysis, allowing hospitals to respond to disease trends and design strategies that reflect the population's real needs.