A Hybrid medical consultancy tool for health service delivery

Abstract

This paper presents the issues revolving around online healthcare and whether it should be implemented. Technology is improving every day and this is forming a base for the implementation of solutions to medical issues that benefit all. Many people now have access to smartphones and even more, have access to the internet based on the rapid technological growth that has paved the way for the expansion of connectivity. Medical consultancy over the internet has been a delicate topic in previous years. I have focused on the current systems, seen their weaknesses, and strived to improve those using newer and better technologies that will ensure optimal reach to all who are willing to use the system. This is based on using hybrid applications to ensure that everyone with access to the internet is able to access an online medical consultancy application from wherever they are. The system links the physician with the patient and they are able to conduct basic medical check-ups, make appointments and get referrals among other functions in the application. The results of the implementation of the online health consultancy system will strive to show the advantages of using the system to see a physician as opposed to having a physical meet up. The application is to be subjected to constant review to be up to date with the health standards required to provide optimal delivery of service.