Digital Healthcare in the UK

[Dr Felix]

The constant pressure on health services is an age old cliche, we need to constantly look at ways of improving the method of delivery with the growing demand of patients. We believe that everyone in the world should have access to safe, fast, affordable healthcare. Yet our healthcare services are falling short. Technology that connects patients with high quality care is part of the solution and we think we’re uniquely positioned to build it.

This correlates with the latest developments in the European market over the last few years, where new online doctor services seem to be hitting the market. The challenge to deliver healthcare services that help patients lead fulfilling, healthy lives is a mountainous task.

These online doctor services such as Lloyds online doctor and DrFelix online doctor aim to lower healthcare costs for European consumers and save them the inconvenience of visiting a doctor for certain health issues – particularly those requiring repeat prescriptions like the contraceptive pill and asthma.

These services are not proposing to keep patients from seeing doctors face-to-face when they need to, but it could cut down on overall health costs by helping patients solve simple health problems without an expensive clinic visit. For some conditions, the privacy and confidentiality offered from the comfort of your own home is be a strong attraction.

Some interesting times ahead, as the demand for better healthcare is growing, more innovative ways are being thought of to keep up. Let us know your thoughts on the matter and if you think these sort of services have a place in the healthcare market of today.