Doctors will be able to book transport for patients to clinics and hospitals via a new Uber service launched across Australia.
Health professionals can use Uber Health to book rides for their patients and are billed the fare, with no need for the patient to use the app. Patients who are elderly, immunocompromised or have limited mobility, can have an easier trip into the city for treatment.
Privacy and health data experts also expressed concern about Uber moving into the healthcare space, warning about the risks of personal medical data being held by the ride-hailing company.
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