This healthcare platform provides on-demand virtual medical consultations and services through a mobile application. It connects users with healthcare professionals for immediate diagnoses, treatment plans, and health insurance guidance, enabling convenient medical care from home.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Accessing timely medical consultations for non-life-threatening emergencies can be challenging, particularly when mobility is limited or immediate care is needed outside of regular clinic hours. Traditional emergency room visits often involve long wait times and potential exposure to other illnesses.
Solution
Docadom provides on-demand, in-home medical consultations for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions through a mobile application and phone service. Patients can request a consultation, describe their medical issue, and receive a visit from a qualified healthcare professional equipped with the necessary medical equipment. The service operates seven days a week, offering a convenient alternative to traditional emergency room visits for immediate medical attention in the comfort of the patient's home. Docadom streamlines the process by handling appointment scheduling, billing through Swiss basic health insurance (LAMal), and communication with the patient's primary care physician.
Target Audience
Docadom primarily targets individuals in need of urgent medical consultations for non-life-threatening conditions who prefer the convenience and comfort of receiving care at home, as well as tourists without a local primary care physician.
Features
- Mobile application for iOS and Android to request in-home medical consultations
- Real-time location tracking of medical professionals en route to the patient's home
- Secure in-app communication for describing medical issues and symptoms
- Electronic health record (EHR) integration for seamless data transfer to the visiting physician
- Integration with MediData AG for direct billing to Swiss health insurance providers
- Medical professionals equipped with point-of-care diagnostic tools for a wide range of examinations
- Electronic prescriptions and delivery of medication for the first 24 hours
- Multilingual support in French and English