Doha, July 20 (QNA) - Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has launched its new mobile application, 'Lbaih,' which aims to facilitate patients' access to medical services and improve their treatment experience.

The new Lbaih app is a strategic step toward promoting digital transformation in the healthcare sector. It supports the country's efforts to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to build an integrated health system based on technology and innovation.

The app enables patients to easily access a variety of medical services, in line with the national drive to improve the quality of life for individuals and develop the country's smart infrastructure.

It offers users a variety of services, including viewing their medical appointments, requesting rescheduling or canceling them directly, and accessing their medical records easily and reliably.

They can access essential health data, such as vital signs, lab test results, and prescriptions. Users can also receive appointment reminders and important alerts if in-app notifications are enabled.

The app can be downloaded on smartphones and has been designed in a simplified manner to ensure ease of use for all categories, while providing a unified experience for patients across HMC's various hospitals and facilities.

To ensure secure access to the app, registration is done using the Qatar National Authentication ID, with the option to enable fingerprint or facial recognition to facilitate subsequent login.

Chief Medical Officer of HMC Dr. Khalid Mohammed Al Jalham said that the app represents a qualitative shift in the way healthcare is delivered, as part of HMC's ongoing efforts to enhance the patient experience and improve the overall quality of healthcare.

He added, in a statement to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), that HMC seeks, by employing AI and innovative technologies, to facilitate access to healthcare services and ensure patients support, communicate with the healthcare system, and have access to their health data throughout their treatment journey.

For his part, HMC's Chief of Patient Experience and Director of Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute Nasser Al Naimi, said in a similar statement to QNA that the Lbaih app represents an important step in enhancing access to healthcare and making the healthcare experience easier and more convenient.

It provides patients with direct control over their treatment process, making them active partners in healthcare, with immediate access to their medical information from anywhere, at any time, with a high level of privacy and security. This contributes to a smoother and more efficient treatment journey.

HMC invited the public to download the app and benefit from its various services, which will improve their healthcare experience while also enabling them to manage their healthcare flexibly and effectively. (QNA)