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Medicross and Netcare recently launched the VirtualCare telehealth platform, designed to be a secure service for virtual doctor consultations. It keeps social distancing to a maximum by enabling patients and doctors to maintain contact without physical interaction. Virtual doctor consultations can take the form of either video consultations via mobile devices or computers, or telephone consultations via a mobile phone or landline.
Medicross kicked off the campaign by the implementation of virtual consultations within the Netcare Group, offering patients and doctors across 50 Medicross centres and increased choice for interacting.
Travis Dewing, chief information officer of Netcare, says that virtual doctor consultations are provided through the secure Netcare VirtualCare platform, with all data encrypted to protect the patient’s privacy and confidential information.
Using the platform does not require an app and it also provides a dial-in function for individuals who do not have Internet connectivity.
How it works
Appointments for virtual consultations with Medicross doctors can be made in the same way as traditional appointments, either through the online booking system available on the Medicross website, or by phoning the medical practice.
Patients receive confirmation of their appointment via email and SMS, as well as a reminder 15 minutes before the appointment. They are then provided with a link to access their virtual consultation. The appointment and link are similarly confirmed in the doctor’s calendar.
Platform: Any device with an up-to-date Internet browser
Stockists: An appointment can be made by clicking here or dial 0860 555 565
Expect to pay: The booking service is for free but doctor’s fees still apply.
