1. Ringadoc
Cost: $39 per call or video session
Medical consultations are available without appointments with licensed doctors. Patients can call Ringadoc’s toll-free number to connect with physicians for immediate advice, diagnosis or prescription.
Callers are quickly matched with a doctor who can tell them if they need to go to the emergency room or wait until the next morning.
All Ringadoc physicians are specially screened and trained for the job. The company ensures licensed and registered doctors can meet patient needs with over-the-phone medical consultations. The company is actively recruiting physicians for their growing network.
Anyone in the U.S. can use Ringadoc. In order to receive medical advice, patients will need to create a free profile on the website.
Ringadoc believes its $39-per-call rate is "significantly cheaper than most doctor copays." Plus, there's no need for health insurance to use this service. Pre-paid plans include an $89.99 annual option that includes three calls or $119.99 yearly rate for six calls.
2. American Well's Online Care Mobile App
Availability: 24/7
Services: Video, phone, email and chat consultations are available within the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad app. The Android app is coming soon.
Cost: This is a free app medical providers can use to connect with their current patients. Doctors must have an account with the American Well's Online Care Suite to communicate with their patients. The cost of digital consultations are determined by the doctors.
Online Care Mobile App lets doctors make digital house calls with smartphone and tablet technology. Patients can request immediate services and ask questions for a specified fee. Within the app's secure platform patients can contact their doctors via video, text chats and phone calls with questions. Video and phone conferences can be scheduled or on demand.
3. 3G Doctor
Availability: Open to residents of the UK and Ireland 24 hours, seven days a week.
Services: Video consultations are available on the 3G Doctor website and mobile platform.
Cost: £35 per session
Start a video chat with a licensed doctor on 3G Doctor. The web platform lets patients chat live with medical experts. Consultations are available with registered doctors in the UK and Ireland. A UK or Ireland-based phone number is needed to connect.
On-demand doctors are available to diagnose and address minor medical problems such as rashes, aches or pains. Doctors can recommend treatments and answer health-related questions.
3G Doctor was created by Dr. John Doherty and Dr. Fiona Kavanagh to make medical services more accessible to people who need them -- often at night or on the weekend. Mobile services are meant to complement primary care services.
To talk immediately with a doctor, users must register online and credit their accounts with £35. Once registration is complete, users explain their condition and are matched up with a doctor.
The network's local doctors are recruited and trained. Its professionals undergo training, education and background checks.
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