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Myths and Facts - Home Doctor on Call services for Seniors



Home doctor consultation services are a boon for patients, especially elderly persons. Seniors suffering from chronic ailments, disabilities and mobility impairments or needing post-hospitalization care after an illness, injury or surgery can get the necessary medical attention at the comfort of their own homes in familiar surroundings. The doctor visit at home thus makes healthcare more accessible to the geriatric population particularly in the prevailing COVID times when they are forced to remain indoors. This service not only prevents frequent hospitalization but also provides a better healing environment for the elders to recover faster. The timely medical intervention given by these doctors is also instrumental in saving so many precious lives.

 

The home doctor meets the patient at the latter’s residence, reviews the health status and clinical history, recommends the required diagnostics, formulates a customized treatment plan and even provides further referrals to super-specialists if needed. The main objective is to provide excellent care services outside hospital settings to achieve excellent patient experience at cost-effective rates.Healthabove60 offers a host of such reliable home care options for elders including doctor on call services in Chennai. The team of experienced geriatric specialists here are committed to giving result-oriented treatment procedures specially tailored for senior citizens. The numerous success stories from Healthabove60 clients after availing the option of home care doctor visit in Chennai speaks volumes about the positive impact it has made on senior lives.

Unfortunately, a lot of misconceptions and myths prevail on the effectiveness and benefits of home doctor on call for elders. Let us explore them and understand the truth behind it.

Myths and Facts

Myth#1 - Home Doctors on Call are not well-trained and can handle only simple ailments

Fact - Actually, doctors on call who do home consultations are well-qualified and experienced in geriatrics. Apart from offering treatments and care for common health issues and minimal illness, they are proficient in handling wound care, post-surgery support, general health check-up and chronic disease management including diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease and hypertension complications. They endeavour hard to instill trust and faith in the minds of seniors and address their concerns with utmost compassion and care.

 

Myth#2 - Home Doctors on Call cannot deliver specialised treatment

Fact - Expert quality medical care and personalized treatment are given by specialised home doctors based on the patient’s health condition. Hence, specialist doctor visits at home for seniors can be sought for precise care. For example, long-term treatment may be administered by orthopaedic specialists for senior patients who suffer from arthritis, injuries, knee and bone disorders including post-operative care at home. Likewise, elders suffering from Parkinson’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, stroke and other mental disorders are completely evaluated and supported by neurologists. Complete oncology care and symptomatic home treatment for patients who are in the initial stages of cancer is also possible.

 

Myth#3 - Home Doctors on Call services are expensive and unfriendly to pockets of senior citizens

Fact - The direct and indirect costs involved in making hospital visits and clinic consultations are far higher than the rates charged by home doctors on call. Hence this approach is more affordable and convenient as seniors can benefit from better treatment and cure at the comfort of their homes.

 

Myth#4 - Home Doctors on Call address medical problems only in emergencies


Fact - With relevant qualification, expertise and experience to their credits, home doctors on call are

capable of handling several medical problems like common ailments, lifestyle diseases and

mental ailments. Being adept in managing elderly health, they proficiently manage lifetime

conditions like cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure and diabetes.  Since the same

doctor monitors the patient for considerably long periods, he is thoroughly familiar with the

associated medical history, health parameters, probable side-effects and clinical complications. This

fosters a seamless interaction and treatment roadmap between them.

 

Myth#5 - Treatments from Home Doctors on Call are not effective and comprehensive


Fact - Individual attention is given by doctors during home visits leading to enhanced patient

satisfaction. Besides, family members are aware about the treatment process and

permitted to express their concerns and feedback. This facility also reduces the need for

cumbersome travel to hospitals and eliminates long waiting periods. As these doctors are usually

connected with home healthcare providers, integrated and holistic support is delivered at

home for the convenience of elders. The service portfolio includes nursing assistance,

doorstep medicine delivery, rental medical equipment, psychological counselling, blood sample collection and various therapies. 


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