It’s a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s health status with special focus on the specific reasons for seeking medical attention. It can be in person at the consulting room or online virtual visit. Virtual visits let you consult a doctor from anywhere, with benefits like –
Convenient & quick.
A family member can join you in the consultation.
Scheduled virtual visits allow you to see your doctor for a follow-up visit online, instead of making another trip to the doctor.
Follow-Up Consultation
Follow-up consultations are necessary for continuity of care and monitoring a patient’s progress. The results of advised tests or treatments initiated in first visits are reviewed and necessary adjustments are made as needed. The further frequency of follow-up consultations varies depending on the patient’s condition and treatment needs.
Second Opinion
A second opinion is a way to get more information about a condition, treatment option or procedure. It’s a good option when you are –
Diagnosed with a serious condition.
Told you need to have surgery or a procedure.
Confused about a medical problem.
Reassessment of diagnoses, alternative treatment options and appropriateness of current treatment plan are provided. Second opinion formats can be in person meet, remote reviews of medical records, or teleconsultation.
Patients can seek additional information on their cardiac or emergency medical conditions including:
Bypass surgery/ angioplasty
Heart valve repair or replacement
Aortic aneurysms and dissections
Arrhythmias requiring surgery/ procedure
Heart failure and transplantation.
Healthy Lifestyle Advice
One need not be sick to visit the doctor. You should meet the doctor to understand how to prevent disease and sickness. You get complete assessments of current health status, medical history, lifestyle factors, and diagnostic tests leading to tailored recommendations on diet, exercise stress management and advice on disease prevention
Emergency Services
For medical emergency immediately call the local emergency helpline numbers for medical assistance and arrange an ambulance to transfer to the nearest ICU. Do not rely on electronic communication for urgent medical needs.