What Our Advocates Have To Say:
“… we normally are the first responders, especially in rural areas , all Gardai phones are QR enabled, if this card was available,
we could engage with the paramedics with vital information, e.g., look for medication, a ventilator etc. while the paramedics are on their way in transit.”
Drew Harris
Garda Commissioner
“The more I see of this, the more I think it is such a good idea.”
Professor George Melotte
NRO Clinical Director, HSE
“It would be fantastic to create a universal pass, where a patient’s medical status could be validated.”
Mary McKeon
ECC Network Manager, HSE,
Ballyboden Primary Care Centre, CHO 7
“This card is an open door, and it would save so much time in the ED Departments”
Gerry McCarthy
National Clinical Lead, Accident & Emergency
“Fully supports the idea of a transplant passport and can see many more uses”
Dr Michelle Murray
Clinical Lead for Lung Transplantation
“This is a great idea; all areas could use this.”
Zita Lawlor
Transplant Coordinator,
Mater H&L Transplant Unit
“I think the health information card, accessible via opt-in QR code is a brilliant idea”
Dr Michael Power
Consultant in Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine,
Beaumont Hospital
“If I can help in any way, I’d be delighted”
“Travelling with Medical needs can be challenging enough for any person and their carer’s. Being held up by security staff to validate ones needs around equipment and or medications can be most stressful.”
“This was received very favorably. It would be of immense benefit to our patients”.
“The costs were relatively small considering the benefit to patients”
NRO Team
Other Supporters & Advocates:
Michael Healy-Rae, TD
Mater HLT Team
Susan Towell, Lung Transplant / Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Nurse Specialist
Dr Ronan McDermott, Consultant Radiologist, St. James’ Hospital