'edoctor' - web-based health service launched

A web-based health service , www.edoctor.lk was launched last month to provide medical advice and health information online.

The founder of edoctor, Dr. Harsha Jayakody said, "with a busy day-to-day life, people seem to be neglecting their health and end up with serious illnesses."

A spokesman for edoctor said,"The web- based service provides people with a hectic lifestyle, an opportunity to obtain medical advice at their convenience at the initial stage of any illness or any medical problem.

With the advancement of technology, people can reach edoctor from home, office, and even on the move via the internet. A panel of qualified doctors, registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council will answer medical and surgical queries 24 hours a day, seven days of the week." "This service can save a lot of time for many people and also prevent unwanted delays. There are several sub-specialties in the field of medicine. It's not just the physicians and surgeons who look after the sick. There are specialists for each and every organ in our body. edoctor will not only be able to direct you to the appropriate care but also find the availability of such care in the private and government sector", he said.

"The edoctor service can help in early diagnosis and treatment of ailments by advising appropriate investigations prior to a consultation with a doctor which would save time. The service can also help with the interpretation of reports and give advice on precautions to be taken until a doctor is consulted," he said.

Dr. Jayakody said, "The edoctor service is not a replacement to consulting a doctor in the traditional way. It can however provide initial medical advice which can be obtained from home". Another benefit is that you could obtain advice without revealing your identity.