10779/rcsi.10776944.v1 Soha Maad Soha Maad Borislav D. Dimitrov Borislav D. Dimitrov Tom Fahey Tom Fahey A Concept for a Long-term Scalable Primary Care Model Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland 2019 Primary Care Bioengineering Information and Communication Technologies Global Platform Family Care 2019-11-22 15:55:09 Conference contribution https://repository.rcsi.com/articles/conference_contribution/A_Concept_for_a_Long-term_Scalable_Primary_Care_Model/10776944 <p>This paper presents a concept for development of a unified bioengineering framework that consolidates efforts in extending the geographical boundaries and outreach of primary care in Ireland and ensure its long-term scalability. This framework encompasses infrastructures, devices, systems, techniques, materials, engineering practices and socio-technical set-ups for improved access, safety and quality of care at national and global levels. In particular, we address the development of special purpose solutions, technologies and devices for healthcare from a bioengineering perspective, within the wider biotechnology agenda in Ireland.</p>