06 March 2020 – Citizens encouraged to use online e-prescription service and minimise doctors visits

Type of Intervention: New Tool / Service
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Special populations; Domestic travel
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: National Center for Health Information (NCZI)

Overview: Based on the development of the coronavirus situation in Slovakia, the National Center for Health Information (NCZI) calls on citizens to prioritize the use of the e-prescription service during this period and to limit visits to doctors.
Full details here: https://www.korona.gov.sk/pdf/TS_erecept_06032020.pdf

Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: E-Health is currently of key importance in protecting a patient from infectious diseases.