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Online Healthcare: A Helping Hand In Today’s Society

Sean Mallon
Last updated: 2020/09/28 at 8:38 PM
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  Today, more and more of our social conduct is happening online. Due to this digitalization that has been existing for the last couple of years, this very type of online behavior has spread to go into markets we previously did not believe was a target for this digital relationship. One of these industries where one might have thought would always stay traditional, is the one of healthcare. However, it is not a shocker that the globalization that comes with digitalization and online services is driving a whole industry forward. An industry that otherwise has been more or less stagnated. Moreover, one can not turn the blind eye on to the fact that this type of service is just in time in our modern society. In a world where GP appointments are like gold dust and visiting A&E can take the best part of a day, we are increasingly turning to technology to ensure that our health care needs are met. Even though one might be somewhat skeptical to all of this – not only because of the question regarding internet security (I do not know about you, but I would not want other people to know about my medical conditions), but also because it can be harder to determine the authenticity of the caregiver through a screen. Luckily, there are a variety of options open to you if you are looking to find treatment online. We will take a look at some of the most popular. Apps There are a variety of apps available that use artificial intelligence to assess your symptoms. The AI can understand symptoms as you type them in and provide a triage service. These services are really great to use in an emergency so that you can understand if you need to see a medical professional right away or if there is a treatment that can help relieve symptoms at home. Many of the apps available also offer access to doctors. Doctors are available 24/7 and can offer consultations via video chat. They can even send any necessary prescriptions directly to a pharmacy of your choice. Prescriptions are usually available in an hour. You will also have the ability to replay your appointment. So, if the doctor gave you any information that you need to check back on at any point, you can do so easily. Online Doctors Many pharmacies are now offering services online which can replace an appointment with the doctor for common ailments. Offered to help alleviate the workload that doctors are under, these services can also help reduce embarrassment and save time for busy people who would otherwise struggle to make it to the doctor’s surgery. To access such services users generally, have to fill out a short health information form before the doctor prescribes the medication but this is usually all that is needed. You would then need to either visit the pharmacy to pick up medication or arrange to have it to delivered to your home. Once set-up, it is then super easy to request repeat prescriptions. The type of medications that can be prescribed in this way includes contraceptive tablets, hayfever treatment, thrush treatment or hormone replacement therapy as well as many others. You can even order test kits to test vitamin levels or for the presence of an STD. E-mail Advice Many healthcare surgeries are now more than happy to provide advice over email – not only does it help them build their relationships with their customers, but it also helps the dentists by the fact that they do not have to deal with as many severe dental issues among their clients. In other words, it works as a proactive plan to help both involved parties. Dental clinic establishments such as Pure Dentistry recognize the need to offer patients access to advice, even if they are too busy to come into the surgery. As previously mentioned, it is a win-win really because it helps them to reduce their workload which is something that the team at Pure Dentistry have realized. By dealing with the less complex problems remotely, they are effectively cutting the need for face-to-face appointment time which is what often clogs up surgeries. It also unleash opportunities for the professionals since they have got more time to spend on those who actually do need a significant amount of more time, attention and effort. Conclusion By capitalizing on online assistance, healthcare professionals can capitalize on the age of digitalization and answer queries outside of office hours. As stated earlier, this is something that is beneficial to everyone involved. Furthermore, it gives the healthcare industry new hope on staying in the loop where the most user-friendly and innovative business is the one?s the consumers will make us of. In other words, it can help drive this very industry forward which will result in a better services, better care and better health amongst the citizens.

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Sean Mallon June 23, 2019
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