Today, almost everyone has a phone and an email account. Communication is easier as well as inexpensive. Gone are the days, when one had to queue up outside an STD (subscriber trunk dialling) booth to get a chance to talk, and after that, hurry up the conversation, as the call charges were rather expensive. With mobile phone penetration reaching almost everyone, and call rates dropping, it is easy for a patient to talk to the doctor at any time- day or night. I am sure almost every doctor has been telephoned by their patients to discuss their problems and ask for advice.
While there are several benefits of phone/email consultation, there are associated risks too. We need to take all these into account before giving medical advice via phone/email. What are some of the risks/disadvantages associated with phone/email consultation? 1. Medico-legal issues : First of all, any medical…
