Medical technology start-up HeyDoctor has launched a telemedicine app enabling doctors to prescribe treatments for some conditions via text message. Patients can be referred for services including urinary tract infection treatment, cold sore and acne management, HIV testing and birth control provision. Once a prescription has been given, medication can be ordered via mail or collected at a pharmacy. Currently, the app is available in 19 states: The company is based in the UK HeyDoctor has an in-house medical team of doctors to evaluate patients' needs through it may in future work with health systems.
Medical technology start-up HeyDoctor has launched a telemedicine app enabling doctors to prescribe treatments for some conditions via text message. Patients can be referred for services including urinary tract infection treatment, cold sore and acne management, HIV testing and birth control provision. Once a prescription has been given, medication can be ordered via mail or collected at a pharmacy. The company is based in the UK HeyDoctor has an in-house medical team of doctors to evaluate patients' needs through it may in future work with health systems.