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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, January 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese authorities have launched a pilot program in Beijing allowing patients to receive online consultations during their first visit to a doctor. The program aims to use digital services to improve access to high-quality medical care.
Previously, online consultations were typically only available for follow-up visits after an in-person appointment. Services provided under the year-long pilot program include a preliminary online consultation, online diagnostics, and home delivery of prescribed medications.
The pilot program was initially launched in two leading pediatric hospitals in the Chinese capital. Its areas of focus include pediatric growth, development, nutrition, and dermatology. According to the city's health committee, these departments were chosen based on high demand for treatment, a high proportion of patients from other regions, and the relatively manageable clinical risks associated with online consultations.
Beijing boasts some of the most advanced medical facilities in China and attracts a large number of patients from across the country. The launch of online consultations for initial consultations is expected to reduce the burden on hospitals and patients, improve service quality, and help narrow the gap in access to healthcare, the committee added.
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