Doctors see spike in online consultations

The introduction of COVID-19 and the significant changes it has brought to daily life has resulted in a decrease in the number of patients seeking out-patient consultations at clinics. Doctors, on the other hand, have used information technology to engage with their patients online.
Cura Health, which offers online/offline consultations, claims that the number of patients seeking virtual sessions has increased by 50% since April. When it came to consultations during the lockdown, gynaecologists, general practitioners, dermatologists, ENT specialists, and paediatricians were among the most sought after.

People who wanted follow-ups or routine consultations for non-emergency conditions were wary of going to hospitals in the wake of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. While doctors found it difficult to ensure compliance with safety norms such as wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and sanitization/disinfection of utility areas in clinics due to various reasons such as a lack of manpower, people who wanted follow-ups or routine consultations for non-emergency conditions were war
“I used to see approximately 25 patients a day, but that number dropped to five or six during the lockdown. For our patients, we created an online customised platform that allows them to contact with specialists via video/audio. Unfortunately, help is only available online for follow-ups and quick questions... “I have to see the patient in numerous other cases for diagnosis,” stated a leading infectious diseases expert.
Cura Health has greatly extended its doctor base since March in order to give uninterrupted access and continuity to healthcare. “It keeps healthcare staff safe by preventing crowding and overcrowding in hospitals. “We're allowing other doctors and hospitals to join our teleconsultation platform so that their patients may consult with them without having to visit their clinics or hospitals,” said Cura Health's chief health strategy officer.

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Healthcare must be made accessible at the touch of a button and transported to patients' homes and offices at a time when the usage of smartphones, tablets, and other internet-enabled devices is expanding tremendously. He states that "we provide extensive and reliable information on a healthcare provider/doctor to help patients make better decisions about who is suitable for them."
In these trying times, when many COVID-19 patients were asymptomatic, tele/video consultations were the ideal option. Cura Health, a company that offers individuals with digital healthcare, facilitated medical discussions at the hospital.
“However, we do need to see the patients in many circumstances. The creation of fungus in the ear, for example, is one of the most prevalent causes of severe ear pain. For the patient to feel better, we need to check and clean the ears.,”
During the lockdown, many other renowned consultants in the state are available for consultations over the internet. For sharing photographs/visuals and video consultations, social media channels such as WhatsApp have come in helpful.