Photo by KonsultaMD
Vital to our survival, healthcare will always be a priority. As a mother of two boys, I never risk anything when it comes to my family’s health from proper nutrition to medication. As a millennial, Google has been my doctor, opting to search online whenever I have some questions before going to my doctor. Because sometimes, I’m just being a worry wart and I have accepted that most of the time, I don’t have to go to my doctor for my inquiries. Now, waiting for your turn at your doctor’s clinic is another thing.
That’s why I was very interested to join the round table discussion for KonsultaMD, a 24/7 healthcare hotline service manned by licensed Filipino doctors, providing medical assessment and information, including basic healthcare and permissible medication over the phone. Operated by Global Teleheath,Inc., an affiliate of leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom and Salud Interactiva, a leader in the health hotline space in Mexico.
With Vinchi Sy-Quia of Global Teleheath Inc., giving more insights and answering all our inquiries about KonsultaMD.
Photo by Jorry Palada
” We are addressing the pain joints in Philippine health care by pulling together a team of skilled and licensed Filipino doctors who are readily available to provide medical assessment, basic healthcare and permissible medication over the phone. Not only do we feel that the local market is ready for this kind of service, we feel there is a great need for it considering the low doctor to patients ratio in the country,” said Maridol Ylanan, CEO of Global Teleheath, Inc.
KonsultaMD provides straightforward help with health and medical-related questions. This includes medical information to common but important questions on pregnancy, infant and/or toddler care, fever and other general ailments, signs and symptoms, diet, and other concerns.
Photo by KonsultaMD
Commercially launched last August 3, 2015, there are 16,000 subscribers ( as of January 2016). Most of callers are women ( 65%), 64% of the callers belong the age bracket of 18-41. I am thrilled with this service, I can get reliable and professional medical information whenever I need it.
KonsultaMD is best for parents who have young children who tend to get sick often.
How can you avail this service?
KonsultaMD is available to Globe and TM customers at affordable subscription plans. Globe Postpaid customers only need to pay a subscription fee of Php150 per month which can be used by up to four additional household members.Globe Prepaid and TM customers may subscribe for Php15 a week, Php60 a month, Php120 every 2 months or Php180 a quarter. Subscription fee is waived for Platinum Elite members.
Calls using Globe or TM are charged Php1 per minute while calls within Metro Manila via landline are currently free. Non-Globe users have to pay the standard NDD rate for calls outside Metro Manila or regular mobile to landline rate, whichever is applicable.
For Globe ( both prepaid and postpaid) and TM customers, sign up at www.konsulta.md, call (02) 79880 or visit your nearest Globe Store. Platinum Elite members may subscribe via their Platinum Relationship Manager. Non-Globe users may visit a Globe Store.
To know more about this promising health hotline service, visit www.konsulta.md
