With lockdown in place, doctors available 'on call'

Bengaluru | Monday | 30th March, 2020

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On Thursday, they received about 50 consultations among various departments, including neurology and medical oncology. “Doctors, who are following a rota, have access to the patients’ medical records,” he says, adding that the fee is the same as a regular face-to-face consultation. It being a tough time for expectant mothers, Motherhood Hospitals has rolled out a telemedicine technology for pregnant women who can go through their routine follow-up consultations. “Cancer patients undergoing active treatment, or those with blood cancers have reduced immunity and are at a much higher risk of acquiring Covid-19 infection. (With inputs from Tanya Savkoor)Reach outManipal Hospitals Old Airport Road: 1800-102-5555/9606457127 Motherhood Hospitals: 1800-108-8008Onco.com: 7996579965 The White Army Online Helpline: 8105232787.