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'''DoctorOnCall''' is a Malaysian-based telehealth provider.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2020-04-29|title=Malaysia’s telemedicine vision gets fresh boost|url=https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252481183/Malaysias-telemedicine-vision-gets-fresh-boost|website=ComputerWeekly.com}}</ref> It provides a platform to connect patients to doctors for virtual medical consultations via telephone, videoconferencing and text messaging. |
'''DoctorOnCall''' is a Malaysian-based telehealth provider.<ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2020-04-29|title=Malaysia’s telemedicine vision gets fresh boost|url=https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252481183/Malaysias-telemedicine-vision-gets-fresh-boost|website=ComputerWeekly.com}}</ref> It provides a platform to connect patients to doctors for virtual medical consultations via telephone, videoconferencing and text messaging. It provides access to board-certified doctors for non-emergency and non-life threatening medical issues |
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The platform was launched to provide the general public to a healthcare professional directly from where ever the users are. Users can access the platform via their website and will be able to obtain a medical consultation. |
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Revision as of 08:34, 29 April 2020
| Original author(s) | Maran Virumandi and Hazwan Najib |
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| Initial release | May 2016 |
| Website | doctoroncall |
DoctorOnCall is a Malaysian-based telehealth provider.[1] It provides a platform to connect patients to doctors for virtual medical consultations via telephone, videoconferencing and text messaging. It provides access to board-certified doctors for non-emergency and non-life threatening medical issues
History
DoctorOnCall was conceived by Maran Virumandi and his ex-colleague Hazwan Najib while they were both management consultants. They worked towards launching the platform in May 2016.
Platform
The platform provides the public with a non-emergency medical consultation from a healthcare professional via the website. Customers will have an option to consult with the doctor via a video call or a phone call for a fee, and with waiting time of five to seven minutes.[citation needed]
The doctor will issue a necessary medical prescription if required after the consultation ends. It provides medication delivery all around Malaysia and currently, same-day medication delivery service is available in Klang Valley and Penang island area.
References
- ^ "Malaysia's telemedicine vision gets fresh boost". ComputerWeekly.com. Retrieved 2020-04-29.