Are You Taking A Swift Action To Improve Doctor-patient Communication?

Did You Know?

• 75% of the doctor, urgent care & ER visit could be safely handled over a video chat or phone call.
• 79% of respondents to a survey say that they feel more connected to healthcare providers who don’t spend a lot of time on paperwork during visits.
• 93% of physicians find value having a mobile health app connected to Emergency health services.
• 74% of hospitals that use tablets or other mobile devices to collect information from patients are more efficient than those who don’t.

Top Benefits Healthcare Chat App Offers:

• Good Doctor-patient CommunicationSeamless communication between the doctor-patient helps doctors in regulating patient’s emotions, facilitate comprehension of medical information, and allow for better identification of patients’ needs, perceptions, and expectations. Healthcare chat apps provide one-to-one secured and private communication allowing patients to connect with doctors anytime, anywhere.
• Medical Report SharingHealthcare chat apps upgraded with WebRTC technology helps patients and doctors in exchanging medical reports, X rays, e-prescriptions, images etc. within the message thread making it simple for both the parties to share the files without the threat of getting damaged or lost.
• Accessible to Remote AreasOften patients in remote areas are deprived of quick care in case of chronic diseases and have trouble accessing doctor consultations. The patients have to endure longer appointment commutes and spend big bucks for small chronic treatments. With telehealth, patients in a rural or remote area can get quicker access to healthcare specialists thus saving time and travel costs.
• Reduction in CostRemote care, e-prescriptions, and online consultations significantly reduce the healthcare cost, saving money for patients and doctors as well. Recently, the American Hospital Association reported on a telemedicine program that saved 11% in costs and more than tripled ROI for investors.
• Group Communication with SpecialistsLack of communication creates situations where medical errors can occur. Multi-way Video Calling enables doctors to invite other participants that may include other healthcare specialists, surgeons to join the call and achieve perfection during both diagnosis and treatment.

Apart from the ones discussed above, fitness apps, personalized monitoring, and wearable apps also account for a good reason to elevate patient care.

Final Word

As per the latest research, patients reporting good communication with their doctor are more likely to be satisfied with their care, and especially to share pertinent information for accurate diagnosis of their problems, follow advice, and adhere to the prescribed treatment.

Integrating WebRTC in healthcare solution or just developing a “telemedicine mobile app” has become a pivotal need for quality patient care. Healthcare professionals should understand the significance of doctor-patient communication and the serious consequences of miscommunication and act upon it promptly.