Dominic Howard, European sales director for Best Doctors, said the service would help to direct users to quick, accurate and authoritative information.
He said: “The internet makes it easy to obtain medical information. However, it is not always easy to find high-quality, trustworthy and specific information that answers what are often serious concerns.”
KEY FEATURES
Eligible members can contact GPs with non-urgent medical questions and receive an answer within 72 hours.
The service is intended to provide general information on health care issues, such as:
* an explanation of healthy habits and preventative procedures;
* a general description or definitions of conditions and symptoms;
* information on diseases;
* explanation of diagnostic procedures;
* clarification of test results;
* explanation of therapeutic procedures;
* clarification of medical terms;
* descriptions of drug side effects.
ADVISER VERDICT
Nick McBreen, of Cornwall-based Worldwide Financial Planning, said: “Anything that will facilitate client information, that is useful and not just fluff and noise is a good thing. Mr Howard makes a good point that Google is only two clicks away from complete misinformation.”
