Patients also want quick and convenient healthcare services and seek simpler ways to reach out to healthcare providers for treatment. According to a survey done by the leading IT company, Accenture, a growing number of consumers prefer digital health services.

But any idea becomes successful when it solves the real-life problems of people. The same is true for on-demand healthcare applications. The Covid-19 crisis is working as a driving force for the digital healthcare and telemedicine industry. 

Top On-demand doctor app and its statistics

According to Statista, the global value of the telemedicine market has risen above USD 18 million and is expected to grow more than USD 40 million by 2021. The market size of mobile healthcare apps for android is expected to grow by approximately 21% to 42%.

Some of the top on-demand healthcare startups:

• Doctor on Demand: The U.S. based, Doctor on Demand application provides an online consultation platform. The startup has recently received $74 million funding and recorded annual revenue of $12 million.
• Amwell: The app makes doctors, therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare provider’s consultations convenient for the patients. You can also choose the pharmacy of your choice for medicine delivery. The app is funded and supported by the American Well company.
• 2nd.MD: The company was founded in 2011. If a patient wants a second opinion on a medical condition, The 2nd.MD app can help. It has recently got a $2.29 million investment.

The trend of on-demand healthcare does-not seems to fade away soon. With investors having an eye on innovative on-demand healthcare solutions, it’s easier than ever to get funding to turn your ideas into a reality.

In these critical times, several private telemedicine companies and biotech startups are offering on-demand services for people who are worried about COVID-19 symptoms. Some are only available to the existing members of the company while others are free to the public.

How on-demand doctor apps work?

• Using an app you can set up a home visit of doctor for your comfortable timings. You have to provide information about symptoms, medical history, and insurance information at the time of booking.
• The doctor or a healthcare worker then shows up at the given address and time and will perform physical assessments based on the symptoms and diagnosis. They will then prescribe medicines or any tests needed.
• You have to pay a consultation fee to the doctor through the app itself. Usually, an app will show the consultation charges before booking.
• Some on-demand apps offer a digital report or summary of the service to keep records for future purposes.

Benefits aren’t limited to the on-demand doctors only, these apps can also provide supplementary care services e.g. Blood tests, Virtual assistance for cold or flu, Ear infections, Headaches or fevers, Annual physical exams or Family health assessments, etc.

Important features of on-demand doctor app:

Doctor panel:

• Login/Logoff
• Verified bio-data of doctors
• Schedule of appointments
• Appointment accept or reject
• Edit or reschedule appointments
• Accept payment
• In-app chat/call/facetime
• Block patient
• Feedback
• Rate user

User panel:

• Login/Logoff
• Profile setup
• Book an appointment
• Status of  appointment
• Edit or cancel an appointment
• Make payment
• In-app chat/call/facetime
• Rate doctor

The market for digital health after COVID-19:

Certainly, the virus has caused so much damage in our society and economy, but one thing is for sure is that it does have highlighted flaws in our healthcare system which needed to be fixed soon after the crisis gets controlled.

The doctors and nurses who risked their lives in the crisis will surely demand new ways to treat patients. Similarly, if social distancing becomes a part of life then the general public will also want new technologies that don’t force them to go to crowded hospitals for routine checkups or treatment.

So the telemedicine services and on-demand doctor app have more potential after covid-19. So it is very important to set up a business that stays relevant post-crisis.

Ways to stay in the market even after COVID 19:

• Developing an app with The Internet of Things (IoT) features is very important.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies can also be very useful for doctors to keep records.
• Big Data Science will help a doctor to access the patient’s historical records on demand.
• The 5G network will definitely be an essential part of the future healthcare networks as it will provide significantly more bandwidth and better communications quality. 
• MRG (Mixed Reality Glasses) technology can be helpful for doctors to see a patient remotely and have a physical appointment in the near future.
• Implantable will definitely help in the near future as after inserted under the skin, it will monitor a patient’s vital signs. With this technology, the patient’s temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen, and glucose can be measured on a minute-by-minute basis. 

How Coruscate can help you to build on demand doctor app?

If you have an awesome idea to develop an on-demand doctor app then you can definitely contact us. We have immense experience in developing mobile applications, web applications, AI, and IoT applications. we can help you to take your ideas further. Personalized quotes and app demo is available. You can consult our business experts anytime for free of cost. 

Current Offer: We are offering a TeleHealth Solution with all the essential features for an MVP
at an attractive price of USD 10000 and ready-to-use within 15 days only.

Summing up:

The future of our healthcare system is definitely not just about technologies. Making good healthcare accessible and affordable to people from all walks of life is equally important. The coronavirus may be damaging the economy and costing thousands of lives, but this doesn’t mean that we sit back and watch the entire show. As entrepreneurs now have a huge opportunity to create a change and develop a digital healthcare system. Coruscate is here to guide you through business ideas, planning and developing an app and even after that.

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It has been established that the disease can spread through contact, which is why it has become important for people with normal flu symptoms to take rest and avoid contact with other people. However, there is a growing need for people with common flu symptoms to get the required care and check for Coronavirus, without moving out. 

Apart from the prevention measures, the medical facilities need to pay attention to all cases, including those with low severity. 

That’s where technology can help the doctors and others involved in caregiving. From helping them identify whether the person is actually infected with Coronavirus to helping them take the necessary measures to help them gain knowledge on the virus and its effects. 

Reasons why to choose or develop On-demand Doctor App

As we have mentioned, technology is the only source to ensure better care and immediate attention to all the patients.

The spread is so wide and fast that the health services are not really prepared to attend to so many patients and offer immediate relief.

The caregivers are also at risk of getting the virus, which can make things worse. At this point, telemedicine and on-demand doctor apps can help both the patients and doctors.

• The app will help the doctors connect with the patients in real-time, and understand the symptoms. In some cases, apps that have AI and other technologies will be able to diagnose the condition of the patient and be able to offer proper reports to the doctor. According to the results, the doctor will be able to advise the patient and will be able to help them immediately
• Considering the situation is spreading far and wide, people are still not completely in the know-how of how this virus works, and what precautions they need to take. There is a lot of myth surrounding it. with the doctor app, the patients can connect with the doctors and get some understanding of the virus. The doctor app can also help patients understand what precautions they need to take, in case the virus is spreading in their vicinity. With prevention, they will be able to help control the spread of this virus
• The on-demand doctor app can help the patients take a prior appointment. As a result, the patients don’t need to wait in queues and spread the virus to other people, if they are infected. It will also reduce the gathering at the doctor’s place, thus ensuring control in the spread. 
• The on-demand doctor app can also offer in-house visitations through video channels and detect if the patient consulting the doctor is at high risk or low risk. This will also help the doctors know if the patients need to be quarantined or, they can rest at home.

Also read : How technology business get affected on coronavirus and on-demand app is solution in this flu season?

How to Plan an App to Cope with Coronavirus Pandemic?

What feature you should include in On-Demand Doctor App

As we have already mentioned, an on-demand solution to handle the coronavirus spread and one that helps the doctors and the patients is essential, during these difficult times. However, it matters a lot how you plan the app, and what aspects you take into consideration when developing this app.

#1 Introduce the Essential Features

When it comes to an on-demand doctor app that helps cope with the pandemic Coronavirus, you need to take care that apart from the regular features, you need to define certain essential features.

• Online Doctor Consultation: During this time, it is best for the people to stay in their homes, and limit their movements. In fact, it would be ideal if they don’t gather around the waiting lines in the visitation room, waiting for their turn with the doctor. As a result, your app should allow online consultations. In case, the matter is really serious and the patient needs to meet the doctor before they can plan the treatment, then the patient should be moved to the hospital. This would help both the patients and the doctors curb the spread of the virus
• Scheduling Appointments: In normal cases, appointments can be scheduled, and you can still make the patients wait for a while before it is their turn. However, during these times, you need to make sure that the patient’s wait time is nil. You should allow them to schedule an appointment in such a way that the waiting area stays clear, and no two patients come in contact with each other. Even if they are not infected, these steps would help cope with this difficult time
• Video In-house Visitation: The doctors cannot come personally to meet the patients, and it is nearly impossible for the caregivers to attend to the increasing number of patients. With the app, the doctors can offer in-house visitation through the video, and check for the symptoms. They can even collect the reports and other medical histories through the app, and help the patient with their condition. 

#2 Incorporate the Latest Technologies

A stand-alone on-demand mobile app that offers consultations and helps with real-time connect with the doctors is not enough during these times. You need to add a hint of technologies to make them more insightful, the communication meaningful, and ensure that the live connect is as good as the contact you would have with the doctor if you visit them. 

• The app should be able to measure all the vitals and send the reports to the doctors
• Apart from this, the app should connect with other home health devices or apps that will help monitor the condition of the different organs, and help the provider know-how and what issues you are facing
• The doctor should also be able to get accurate diagnostics, which will help them with the treatment plan
• The EHR records should be made available to check on the history

For this purpose, you need to incorporate technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and IoT to help with diagnostics and measurement as well as data management. This will also help the doctors with real-time insights, which will help them with planning the solution.

#3 Easy On-boarding

The ideal app at this time would be one that does not require a lot of learning and can be used with ease. You need to keep your research on mobile app usage handy to know how people prefer the app UI, and what helps them onboard faster.

• A clean and effortless design will surely entice more people and get them on-board
• The standard elements should be clearly placed and there should be a good amount of whitespace available for easy viewing
• The app design should be aesthetic as well as functional

Current Offer: We are offering a TeleHealth Solution with all the essential features for an MVP
at an attractive price of USD 10000 and ready-to-use within 15 days only.

Summing Up

The on-demand segment has been delivering able solutions for a long time. With the pandemic fear looming over us, it is time to take the requisite action that can help curb the spread, and offer relief and treatment to those who need it immediately. It will help manage the quarantine situation as well.

Coruscate’s On Demand app development solution can help doctors and hospitals to plan the on-demand doctor app that can facilitate all the above-mentioned points, and improve the healthcare facility.

We aim to bring to the table current trends and technologies that can help overcome the challenges we are facing at this point. We believe, with the right solution we can at least help people stay aware and take care of their well-being.

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