Are online consultations legal for doctors?
In a conversation with Medical Dialogues, President of the Karnataka Medical Council, Dr Veerabhadrappa confirmed that the online consultation of doctors with patient is against the law, therefore the doctors are strictly told not to indulge themselves in such illegal practices.
How do I start an online medical consultation?
Get started in 3 simple steps
- Download the app. Download the Practo Pro app and go to the consult section.
- Complete verification process. Upload your registration and latest degree certificate, and a government-issued ID proof.
- Enter your bank details.
Can prescription be given online?
A prescription can be sent through any electronic medium such as email, WhatsApp etc. as a photo/scan / digital copy of a signed prescription or an e-prescription.
How effective is online consultation for doctors?
“A history of the ailment and clinical examination is needed to prescribe any medication. Ethically, a doctor can prescribe medicine or advise treatment only upon physically seeing a patient and so, telephonic and online consultation is unethical,” he said.
Do you need consent for telemedicine?
Assembly Bill 809 of 2015. The most recent legislation passed in California around telemedicine was AB 809, a bill that lifted the requirement for written patient consent. As of today, verbal or written consent must be obtained and documented for any patient receiving telehealth-delivered care.
How is Practo online consultation?
How does an online consultation work? We help you connect to a doctor in just 60 seconds. All you have to do is tell us your symptoms or health problems, choose the speciality, make a payment. Once payment is made, we alert our panel of verified, high-quality doctors and allocate a doctor to your consultation.
How much is an online doctor?
These virtual consultations are designed to replace more expensive visits to a doctor’s office or emergency room. On average, a telehealth visit costs about $79, compared with about $146 for an office visit, according to the study. But it found that virtual visits generate additional medical use.
What is online health consultation?
Online consultations allow the user to consult a doctor while maintaining their privacy. As many patients in sensitive cases do not prefer face to face consultations, online doctor consultations give them easy access to doctors and make it convenient for them to prioritise their health and privacy simultaneously.
