BookDoc App To Transform Way Malaysians Consult Doctors

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- A local company, BookDoc, has developed a smartphone application (app) to transform the way Malaysians consult doctors. In a statement Tuesday, BookDoc founder, Chevy Beh, said the app, which would be launched early next month, would incorporate healthcare into the e-commerce platform and offer great convenience for consumers, doctors and employers. "The app enables doctors to list their practice online, optimise appointment schedules and reduce no-show with patient appointment reminder plus allowing 24-hour, seven-day a week appointment scheduling even after consultation hours. "The days of registering at the counter of a clinic will soon become a thing of the past. The app can be downloaded for free on handheld devices or computers," Beh said. He said the app was a timely venture to capitalise on the fast-changing healthcare landscape in Asia and held huge potential to become part of the healthcare ecosystem in the region. "It will be launched in Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Hong Kong within six months after Malaysia. "Initially, the app would focus on corporate clients connecting their employees with panel clinics and hospitals to help improve workforce productivity, optimise health benefit cost and better management of staff," he said. -- BERNAMA