Opportunity to tap into telemedicine

THE new directive in the enhanced movement control order (MCO) that only one driver and no passengers are allowed in private cars as well as the restriction of travel within a 10km radius of one’s residence will significantly affect the accessibility and delivery of healthcare services to non-Covid-19 patients.

A lot of patients who cannot drive, are not savvy with the e-hailing service or fear being near hospitals and clinics during this pandemic have avoided or postponed their regular follow-up for their chronic diseases.