There’s an app for almost everything these days, and getting online advice for your ailments is no different. Telemedicine or online doctor consultation enables people to contact a doctor on phone or video call and schedule an appointment, all from the comfort of their own home. But with more than a dozen services out there, it’s worth knowing your options and whether telemedicine can help treat your particular health problem. With an online consultation from your doctor, you can get the health care you require quickly and at an affordable price. In a global survey, 98% of patients who experienced virtual doctor consultations were satisfied with the services. Here are some advantages of using online doctor services in Pakistan:
1- Save Time:
People with busy lives this is for you! For many illnesses, there’s no need to book an appointment at a busy clinic and account for the time needed to travel there and back. You can simply call, get an appointment and consult instantly.
2- Save Money:
There’s no need for medical treatment that breaks the bank. Fortunately, online doctors are often less expensive than a local hospital/clinic. This monetary difference is crucial for many people.
3- No Need For Self Diagnosis:
Pakistanis perhaps have perfected the art of self-diagnosis. Being acutely aware of your health and noticing any changes is a good thing but unless you are a trained physician, self diagnosis can actually be harmful for your health because the symptoms you are assuming might not actually exist and hence the services of a trained doctor are required. That’s where online doctor service comes into play and you can connect to your doctor straight away on the phone and discuss your symptoms to get expert opinion.
4- Access to Your Doctor AnyTime, Anywhere!
With instant connectivity to PDMC certified doctors, you can be touring in Swat or Gilgit and consult with your doctor if you get food poisoning or cramps. Location doesn’t matter when it comes to online doctor services in Pakistan.
5- Privacy:
Let’s admit it, we all have some health problems that we would not want to discuss face to face with the doctor and having to describe it is another hardship. So, to keep the privacy and anonymity intact, patients can communicate their conditions with a doctor online.
Tez Launches Online Doctor Service
Keeping the health and well being of Pakistanis in mind,Tez Financial Services as part of its Tez Bima program is now offering an online doctor facility on its application. It allows the patient to select an affordable plan (starting from Rs.40 only!) and pay via Easypaisa, SimSim or UBL Omni wallets. Through Tez’s OnlineDoctor service, you can talk to a PMDC certified doctor from the comfort of your home and get expert medical advice. You can also select plans on a weekly and monthly basis. To avail this service download Tez Financial Services application now.
Note: In case of a medical emergency you must visit a hospital as online consultation services are for non-emergency related cases only.
