FAQs

What does Healthlink do?

Healthlink provides a web-based messaging service which allows the secure transmission of clinical patient information between Hospitals, Health Care Agencies and General Practitioners. The Healthlink team work in partnership with government boards, professional organisations and software vendors to meet the electronic communication requirement of primary and secondary care in Ireland.

Does Healthlink work with both Public and Private Hospitals?

We work with both public and private hospitals plus a number of clinical centres. The hospitals involved with Healthlink are at varying levels of participation and offer multiple services through HealthlinkOnline. 

What kind of information is available?

Hospitals can send the following patient information: Lab Results, Radiology Results, A&E Attendance Notifications, Death Notifications, Discharge Notifications, Discharge Summaries, OPD Appointment Updates, Waiting List Updates, Out-of-Hours Reports, Cardiology Reports, Outpatient Clinic Letters and Emergency Department Letters. The system also allows GPs to send information into hospitals such as Cancer, General, Specialist and Neurology Referrals and Lab and Radiology Order Requests.

Do I need a Practice Management System?

No, you can use HealthlinkOnline even if you do not have a practice management system. You can read your messages online, print them if necessary and you will also benefit from receiving patient information faster than you would by post.