patientMpower for COVID-19 Avis

The patientMpower for COVID-19 app is for people in the Republic of Ireland who have been enrolled in the COVID-19 remote monitoring programme by a healthcare professional.

The patientMpower for COVID-19 app will allow you to monitor your COVID-19 symptoms and health information such as your oxygen levels and temperature whilst you are in self-isolation.

patientMpower are an Irish digital health company who are experienced in providing home monitoring platforms for people with lung conditions.

Monitoring will enable healthcare professionals to assess if you are recovering well whilst in isolation or if you need additional support (e.g. extra treatments at home or if you need to go to hospital).

This information will be shared confidentially with trained personnel at dedicated monitoring centres.

The location information will be de-identified and used for research into COVID-19.

It is recommended that you consent to using location services after downloading this app.

If you don’t want to consent to sharing your location you can continue to use the app.

If you experience a rapid worsening of symptoms or severe breathing difficulties please contact 999 or 112.

IMPORTANT: This app cannot provide medical intervention in the event of an emergency.

They will be able to see your information immediately.