Digital Doctor

Digital Doctor is a service that gives you unlimited consultations with a GP. You can speak with a fully qualified GP anytime from anywhere.

When you need medical advice and assistance, your GP’s surgery is the natural place to visit. But what if you’re pressed for time? Or maybe you’re away from home?*
*The best course of action with emergency cases is to contact the emergency services in the area.
 
 
You can contact the Irish Life Digital Doctor 24/7 and arrange an appointment to speak with a qualified and experienced doctor who is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.
You’ll get clear, expert guidance about anything you’d normally discuss with your own GP. 
  • Fully Qualified medical advice from Doctors registered with the Medical Council of Ireland
  • You can speak to a professional 24/7
  • See the doctor wherever you are via video consultation
  • Prescription services
  • Referral letters
  • A range of other services

Irish Life has made this service available which is provided by HealthHero Solutions Limited. Your use of this service is between you and HealthHero Solutions Limited. Irish Life will not have any access to your data or use of this service. 

       

**Represents the average outcome of consultations that resulted in diagnosis and advice where the patient did not need to see another medical professional.

This GP consultation service is available to you on a complementary basis as part of your employer’s group insurance plan with Irish Life. It is not a form of health insurance. Please contact your health insurer for any medical expenses or health claims and to authorise claims for referrals.

How do I access the Digital Doctor?

You can download the link to the Digital Doctor webpage by clicking on the image below or go to this link

To access Digital Doctor you will need a PIN which will be supplied by your Employer. You will need to enter this PIN when you contact the service to book an appointment.

When is the Digital Doctor service available?

You can speak to a professional 24/7.

Book an appointment

*excluding bank holidays

What if your preference is for a face-to-face video consultation, given your condition?
Then Digital Doctor lets you make an appointment for a face-to-face discussion from wherever you are in the world via the camera on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop, or by calling +353 1 582 9162. This may help the doctor to provide a diagnosis and advise on the most appropriate course of action.
When contacting Digital Doctor please have your employer provided PIN to hand.

Message Doctor

Want to message a doctor? If your condition or question is simple and straightforward, send our friendly and experienced doctors a short message, with the option to attach an image for quality advice and reassurance. The Message Dr. service is available Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 22:00 (excluding bank holidays).
Fill out the simple form on your smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet and one of our doctors will respond to you via email on the best course of action.

Open Referral Letters

With Digital Doctor, you can receive an open referral letter (for A&E and Consultant Care) if appropriate, promptly by email or if necessary, we can post a referral letter to you.

How does the prescription service work?

If the doctor feels it is medically required, Digital Doctor will arrange a prescription to be sent directly to your pharmacy. You then simply collect and pay for your medication as normal in your pharmacy.

What other services are available?

Digital Doctor offers far more than simply access to expert medical advice. The app also gives you access to:

Click here for more information about Digital Doctor.