In a move to revolutionise virtual consultations by bringing it closer to a face-to- face doctor’s visit, Discovery Health is giving its members access to the internationally acclaimed TytoHome device which will allow patients to be examined and treated remotely for some of the most common medical conditions. The device that is made available to members at a discounted price, using their available day-to day benefits allows the healthcare provider to examine patients’ hearts, lungs, throat, ears skin abdomen, body temperature and heart rate during a virtual consultation. It is cordless and the patients only needs a smartphone or tablet and a Wi-Fi internet connection to use it during a virtual consultation. Click here to read the full article.
