August 31, 2018

New Mobile App Delivers Free Health Services

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This week, the CDC reported that STDs have surged for the fourth straight year due to lack of awareness and changing sexual behavior, proving that sexual health is a difficult subject to broach -- even for those with regular access to a doctor. And for half of the global population without any access to basic healthcare, it usually cannot be addressed at all.

These statistics demonstrate that access is one of the most important problems facing the global healthcare industry today. Docademic is turning heads and looking to disrupt the traditional healthcare industry by addressing health and sexual health issues head through telemedicine.

Docademic provides free, basic healthcare through live video calls. Patients download the Docademic app (iOS and Android), tap a button, and receive free medical assistance from its global, bilingual network of 24/7 doctors to get answers and guidance while easily avoiding the stigma associated with sexual health in many communities. Docademic doctors then refer patients to the right medical provider in their area, if needed.

With regard to sexual health, statistics below from Docademic's app show us why telemedicine has become a vital tool:

  • For male app users, Urinary Tract infections and Erectile Dysfunction are two of the most common topics addressed
  • Over 75 percent of patients who use the Docademic app have their question resolved on the spot and/or receive a needed prescription after using the free service
  • More than 70 percent of users are female -- the three most common topics for healthcare consultations are Emergency Contraception, Vaginal Infection and Pregnancy Confirmation

    Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mexico, Docademic is used in over 20 countries and is rapidly expanding across the globe.

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