We're thrilled to introduce our latest feature: “Book appointment through SMS.” Now, you can effortlessly schedule your doctor appointments by sending simple SMS commands. Just send your messages to 56767 using the keyword Healz.ai, and follow the detailed instructions provided below. This innovative approach aligns with recent findings that highlight the increasing acceptance and effectiveness of telemedicine in enhancing patient access to healthcare services, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic [2].
Here's how to do it in three quick and easy steps:
- First, sign up your mobile with Healz.ai.
- To check a doctor's appointment schedule, send an SMS like this: Healz.ai LS
- Once you know the available slots, you can book an appointment by sending: Healz.ai BK
You can find each doctor's Healz.ai ID on their profile page in our Healz.ai portal. It's a good idea to save your favorite doctor's Healz.ai ID on your mobile or jot it down on a sticky note. This way, booking quick SMS appointments becomes super easy! Such convenience in accessing healthcare aligns with the growing trend of using digital tools to streamline patient-provider interactions, as supported by recent studies on telehealth implementations [1].
Just a heads up: your mobile operator will charge you Rs. 3/- for each of these SMS messages.
If you're looking for a convenient way to consult with a healthcare professional, consider trying our online doctor consultation service. With our AI doctor, you can easily chat with a doctor online, schedule appointments, and get instant guidance. This digital approach not only makes talking to a doctor online hassle-free but also reflects the shift towards telemedicine as a viable option for routine consultations, especially when in-person visits may be challenging [4].
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- Benjamin Shiff, Jed Frankel, Justin Oake, Ruben Blachman-Braun, Premal Patel. Patient Satisfaction With Telemedicine Appointments in an Academic Andrology-focused Urology Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic.. PubMed. 2021.
- Sarah Eichler, Tobias Herrmann, Uta Weidlich-Wichmann, Kodjo Vissiennon, Thorsten Pollmann, Lisa Weller, Christopher Pommerenke, Lars Kroll, Nicolas Alix, Tanja Dietsch, Dominik von Stillfried, Sebastian Carnarius. Identification of emergencies in the telephone queue and routing to a fast track (FAST): study protocol for a prospective, two-armed cohort study.. PubMed. 2024.
- Jia-Jyun Wu, Chieh-Liang Wu, Meng-Hsun Lee, Chieh-Chung Huang, Yi-Jhen Huang, Pi-Shan Hsu. Perception Disparity of Telemedicine Use between Outpatients and Medical Staff during the COVID-19 Pandemic.. PubMed. 2022.
- Enrico Checcucci, Stefano De Luca, Paolo Alessio, Paolo Verri, Stefano Granato, Sabrina De Cillis, Daniele Amparore, Michele Sica, Federico Piramide, Alberto Piana, Gabriele Volpi, Matteo Manfredi, Gabriella Balestra, Riccardo Autorino, Cristian Fiori, Francesco Porpiglia. Implementing telemedicine for the management of benign urologic conditions: a single centre experience in Italy.. PubMed. 2021.