BabyCheck
For adults with babies and young infants below 1 years, an app called Baby Check has been recommended and proved to take the right steps to save lives. It consists of an 18-point check system that allows parents to check a variety of symptoms and receive the correct advice for their child. The app itself features an omnipresent tool bar at the bottom of the screen to allow for easy navigation between the home and tools screens. Its utilisation of a streamlined and minimal design is effective in displaying important information quickly.
Screenshots of the Baby Check app
Red Cross First Aid
Red Cross First Aid is an app that allows users to access life-saving medical advice in a range of emergency situations. It also includes multiple other features, including a Learn page that aims to educate a wide audience on range of first aid techniques, a Quizzes page that allows users to test their own knowledge of first aid procedures, and a Prepare page to advice users on preparing first aid for natural disasters. Generally this app is well designed, utilising an appropriate and recognisable colour scheme and clear layouts and navigation. However the app's focus is very much on emergency first aid and provides little to no information on non-emergency conditions and procedures.
Healthtap
Healthtap is an app design to limit the need for patients to see a doctor face to face. Users are encouraged to use their phone to contact a range of healthcare professionals from all over the world through instant messaging. The app has a very basic but clear and user-friendly design, and includes multiple features that allow users to check their symptoms, receive tips on how to handle different conditions and check medications. However as the app is independently produced and not in association with any particular medical group, users are not guaranteed that the doctor they are speaking to has the correct qualifications to be giving medical advice, making the service unpredictable and unreliable.
