SUMMARY

Founded in 2012 at UPTEC, VirtualCare develops clinical information systems and educational tools for healthcare professionals, covering women's and children's health, breast pathology, pharmacovigilance, anaesthesia monitoring, mental health and nursing education. ISO 9001 certified and recognised by ANI as a leader in R&D in health ICT, the company combines clinical expertise with a strong commitment to data quality, security and continuous improvement. Its flagship product, ObsCare®, is present in the majority of Portuguese maternity units and has contributed to over 50 scientific publications. Working closely with physicians, nurses, researchers and administrators, VirtualCare builds technology that evolves with the real demands of healthcare.

PROBLEM

Healthcare information is often fragmented across multiple systems and settings, leading to duplicated records, repeated diagnostic exams and gaps in clinical data. Healthcare professionals waste valuable time on administrative tasks instead of focusing on patient care. At the same time, the complexity of clinical contexts — from obstetrics to pharmacovigilance and nursing education — demands specialised, reliable and secure tools. VirtualCare addresses this by developing dedicated clinical information systems that centralise and structure data for each specific context, reducing bureaucratic burden, supporting evidence-based decision making and empowering both professionals and patients with accurate, up-to-date health information.

SOLUTION

VirtualCare develops a portfolio of specialised clinical information systems and educational tools, each designed for a specific healthcare context. ObsCare® covers the full obstetric and gynaecological care pathway. BreastCare® supports clinical activity in breast pathology. SIRAI® enables recording and monitoring of adverse drug reactions and medical device incidents. AnesthCare® focuses on anaesthesia monitoring. PsychCare® addresses mental health. NeuroPSI facilitates neuropsychological assessments, and e4Nursing is an educational platform for nursing students. All solutions are built with structured, easy-to-complete clinical forms adapted to each professional profile, and integrate with existing hospital systems. The company holds ISO 9001 certification and was recognised by ANI in 2023 as a leader in R&D in health ICT. With over 45 active installations and more than 50 scientific publications linked to its activity, VirtualCare's impact is measurable: reduced duplicate records, improved care continuity, stronger clinical governance and a solid foundation for research and innovation.