Telemedicine apps take off

NHSO Deputy Secretary-General Atthaporn Limpanyalert
NHSO Deputy Secretary-General Atthaporn Limpanyalert

Insured Covid-19 patients can now obtain remote treatment through three applications — Good Doctor, Mordee and Clicknic. Over 5, 300 individuals have registered regarding telemedicine apps considering that July 11, mentioned the National Wellness Security Office (NHSO).

NHSO Deputy Secretary-General Atthaporn Limpanyalert said upon Wednesday that Covid-19 patients in the alleged green group, meaning they only have mild conditions, and aged patients in the 608 group who have fundamental medical conditions have received telemedicine services over the past 30 days. The number of registered individuals, as of Wednesday, was 5, 388.

He mentioned the service was initially made available for people who hold universal healthcare protection, as well as local authorities and government officials who are entitled to such well being benefits.

However , those who are covered under the Social Security Fund (SSF) have also registered, prompting the NHSO to work with the Social Security Workplace (SSO) to pay the service.

On Mon, the NHSO declared that all Covid-19 patients who are insured underneath the SSF can receive remote treatment through all three telemedicine applications, said Dr Atthaporn.

Eligible patients may register as soon as they test positive. Medical staff will prescribe treatment and follow-up via mobile applications without charge.

Molnupiravir and Favipiravir pills will only become prescribed for those with more severe symptoms.

Clicknic can be obtained for both categories of patients. More information can be found on its Series account (@clicknic). Nevertheless , Mordee only acts the green group. More details are available on its official Series account (@mordeeapp). Both services operate nationwide.

Eco-friendly group patients who seem to live in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathumthani and Samut Prakan, can sign up for Good Doctor Technologies by chatting online (@gdtt) or filling out an online form (https://forms.gle/YKVMKy1p8FRDDBje7).