Health is an unpredictable entity. The time when you need to visit a doctor will most likely come unannounced and your only focus at that time would be to tend to your health. To help you do that better, we at Practo make sure that your doctor visit during these anxious moments remains hassle-free. With …
Millions of patients have tried and loved Practo Prime’s exceptional visit experience. You can bid adieu to long queues and waiting time at the clinics and hospitals for no extra charge. Here’s how! Let’s face it – comfort or convenience isn’t the first thing that comes to our minds when we have to visit a …
This MoU provides for CMEs and training courses to help family physicians of India understand the potential of digital healthcare, latest trends and technologies in this area, and ways to keep data safe and secure in the digital age New Delhi, June 12, 2019: Practo, India’s leading digital healthcare platform has signed a MOU with …
Finding a doctor is not easy. While wading through a sea of options and choosing a doctor is half the battle, booking an appointment and visiting the doctor can be equally stressful. What if this isn’t the right doctor for me? Is the doctor available on the weekend? What if I don’t get an appointment? …
Practo Prime is the best visit experience you can get when you need to visit the doctor of your choice. We’ve all been there. The uncomfortably packed seating, the constant fidgeting, the anxiety about whether it’s just a fever or something more serious. We’ve all wondered if we are at the right place and how …
**This blog was updated on April 26th at 7PM with additional information.
Indians visited their doctors 3.2 times a year in 2018, up from 2.7 times in 2017 Urban Indians visit 2x more often than Indians in smaller towns and cities Out of the 7 metros, Bangaloreons visit the most at 4.8 times a year, while Delhites the least, at 3.8 times Gynecology, Dermatology and Pediatrics emerge …
Practo’s healthcare map finds online consultation empowers women to be more proactive about their health Data across 6 crore women patients finds women over 50 years of age as one of the fastest growing user base of online consultation for their healthcare needs. Report findings: Dermatology issues, stomach pain, kidney stone, chest pain and breast …
Last week, we became aware of an appalling incident reported to us by a doctor who uses our platform to consult patients online. A patient, while doing a private one to one chat with the doctor, admitted to actions amounting to sexual abuse of a minor. Practo Consult, our online consultation platform, is designed to …
After an evening with friends, Sapna* and Amit* were heading back home with their three-year-old daughter, Neeti*. Five minutes into the drive, Neeti started complaining of a tummy ache. The doting parents sprung into action immediately. Sapna took out her phone to chat online with a doctor on Practo. That was that. The doctor prescribed …