Finland Digital Care Moves First
Bureaucracy vs Biology: The Two Speeds of European Healthcare
Finland is demonstrating a different approach to modern healthcare—one that prioritizes accessibility, respect, and efficiency. In contrast to the often complex and delayed systems in many parts of Europe, Finnish providers are enabling patients to access treatment for sensitive issues like erectile dysfunction and obesity through secure, digital means. This approach reduces the need for in-person visits, long queues, and administrative barriers.
In particular, the clinic Medilux has established a fully remote model for treating erectile dysfunction. Using secure identity verification via BankID, patients can consult licensed physicians online and receive prescriptions directly within Finland’s national digital system, Kanta. ...