"However, the success of all these systems, depends on consultants as well. They should be taught IT skills to input patient data," de Silva said during the launch of Sri Lanka’s first tri-lingual e-commerce site by eChannelling.
eChannelling, links private healthcare specialists and patients through a central booking system.
The firm, which is listed on the Colombo bourse, is available through 900 outlets islandwide – on the web and partner outlets.
It's booking system, is now being expanded to offer value added services like health check ups at some of Colombo’s top private hospitals.
Patients can use the English, Sinhala or Tamil portal, to book a doctor at