29 April 2020: It is with deep fondness and admiration that the digital health community today recognises the legacy left by Robert Whitehead, who has passed away after his battle with cancer.

After growing up in Queensland, Bob reached national prominence for his leadership implementing health technology in the Northern Territory. Together with Dr Gary Sinclair, John Fletcher (“Fletch”) and Steven Moo, he put in place the best eHealth policy, workflows and clinical systems at a time wh…