Covid ke baad telemedicine normal ho gaya – video call, chat ya phone pe doctor se consult karna. Law ne bhi recognise kiya ki remote care useful hai, lekin doctors ke liye clear guidelines zaroori hain.

Basic expectations:

• Doctor apni identity, qualification aur registration clear kare,
  
• Patient ka proper history, symptoms, and existing reports online collect kare,
  
• Only suitable cases remote handle kare – emergency ya physical exam waale matters preferably in-person refer kare,
  
• Prescription me clearly mention kare ki yeh teleconsult based hai, aur certain drugs avoid kare jinko remote prescribe karna restricted hai.
  

Data privacy important hai – consultation chats, reports, and prescriptions secure platforms pe handle honi chahiye. Random social media DMs ya unsecured messaging apps pe detailed medical advice dena risk create kar sakta hai.

Patients ko bhi samajhna chahiye ki telemedicine sab cheez ka substitute nahi. Persistent pain, cardiac symptoms, breathing issues, or serious injuries ke liye purely online management dangerous ho sakta hai.

Done responsibly, telemedicine rural reach, busy professionals, and simple follow-ups ke liye blessing hai. Lekin dono taraf – doctor bhi, patient bhi – ko yeh yaad rakhna hai ki yeh medical practice hai, casual chatting nahi.