đź©ş WHAT IS A DOCTOR HOME VISIT?
A doctor home visit is a personalized medical consultation provided by a qualified physician at the patient’s residence. This service is especially helpful for bedridden patients, elderly people, disabled individuals, or those too weak to travel.
Doctors examine, diagnose, prescribe treatment, and provide referrals — all within the home setting.
🎯 OBJECTIVE
- To offer timely medical care at home for patients unable to travel.
- To manage chronic illnesses, post-hospital recovery, or acute conditions.
- To reduce hospital visits and emergency admissions.
- To ensure comfort and safety, especially for elderly or critical patients.
✨ SERVICES INCLUDED
- General physical check-up.
- Monitoring of vitals: BP, pulse, sugar, oxygen levels.
- Diagnosis of fever, infection, cough, cold, breathing issues.
- Follow-up after surgery or hospital discharge.
- Prescription of medications or lab tests.
- Referral to specialists or hospital (if needed).
- Coordination with home nurses or physiotherapists.
👨‍⚕️ DOCTORS AVAILABLE FOR HOME VISITS
- General Physicians
- Geriatricians (elderly care specialists)
- Palliative Care Doctors (for cancer, end-of-life care)
- Post-op Follow-up Physicians
- Family Medicine Practitioners
🌿 NATURE OF SERVICE
- On-call or scheduled home visits.
- Typically available between 9 AM – 8 PM, some offer 24×7 emergency.
- Visit duration: around 20–40 minutes depending on the case.
- Can be one-time or part of a monthly elder care plan.
âś… BENEFITS
- No waiting in hospitals.
- Ideal for immobile or frail patients.
- Personalized, one-on-one attention from the doctor.
- Early diagnosis reduces emergency risks.
- Allows family involvement in treatment decisions.