Call a doctor made easy by pinkWhale
pinkWhale Healthcare Services a bangalore based startup, today announced the launch of its comprehensive range of services for individuals who would like to consult Specialists and doctors remotely for their health ailments. pinkWhale’s integrated personal healthcare solutions allow users access to doctors anytime and anywhere, by providing facilities like – ‘Call a Doc’ (consultation over the phone) or ‘Web Consult’ (Live chat with the doctor) ’. The other key service is, members can request Expert/ Second Opinion from a panel of experienced Specialists who are associated with leading hospitals.
pinkWhale’s eHealth services are targeted at individuals who would like to access healthcare from the convenience of their homes or while on the go. Also, people who miss their physicians after getting relocated to other parts of the country or oversees can benefit from these services. The key benefits to members are 1) Convenience in resolving minor medical queries 2) Easy Access to Experienced Specialists 3) Anonymity for those who seek privacy in their consultations 4) Ability to manage lifestyle related issues remotely
pinkWhale has formed strategic partnerships with various service providers to offer premium home-based healthcare services such as collecting blood and urines samples for diagnostic tests from home. A number of preventive Test packages are available as part of these services.
pinkWhale also allows individuals to manage their Personal Health Records online. Users can manage the complete lifecycle of their personal healthcare by creating and updating their personal health records (PHR) on their customized web portal.
pinkWhale has used advanced web-based technologies and telephony to develop a unified eHealth management platform aimed at overcoming traditional barriers to healthcare access, including geography, mobility and time constraints. As per Anita Shet, Founder and CEO the motivation behind creating such a platform was to relieve individuals from the hassle of stressful travel and to provide them access to qualified and cost-effective medical advice anytime, anywhere. PinkWhale aims to bridge that gap, connecting remote areas with no access to proper healthcare to specialized medical professionals. ”
The company already has a number of users around the World, who are extremely happy with pinkWhale’s online eHealth services.
-Hitesh
Nidhi said,
Wrote on September 6, 2010 @ 1:38 am
Competitor to healthcaremagic?