BUKIT Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran is helping the needy in these difficult times by providing affordable medical consultation through collaboration with a group of doctors. 

With the Doctor Anywhere app, those seeking medical consultation can do so quickly without the hassle of going to a clinic and spending too much.

Rajiv said the cost for consultation for B40 is RM5, while others living in Bukit Gasing will have to pay RM15. 

He said in order to get the medical consultation, users will need to download the app in the Google Playstore or the Apple Store. 

“There are 50 doctors on standby to assist those in need from 6am to midnight daily. 

“This app will be useful for those who find it difficult to get treatment at the clinics,” he told The Malaysian Insight. 

This app, he said, is useful for those who find it difficult to travel to faraway government clinics and can’t afford to go to costly private clinics, with fees of RM70 or more. 

“Consultation and medicine could cost more, even up to RM100. 

“This is the challenge the lower income group in our community faces.” 

Rajiv said that this programme was launched on Wednesday at the Bistari low-cost flats in Section 19, Petaling Jaya, where about 150 people had signed up for it.  

He said for the B40 to pay RM5, they will have to register with the Bukit Gasing assemblyman’s office, where they will be vetted before getting the discount.  

“They don’t have to come to the office, but can register online at my Facebook page. There is a link for registration.” 

Rajiv said accessing doctors via phone will bring down the cost of visiting a clinic.  

“Those who don’t have transport might have to fork out about RM30 to get to the government clinic and spend at least half a day there.” 

Rajiv said that once the app is downloaded the user will then have to fill in their details, with a section where they can click on what symptoms they have.  

“After that the user can click another button for the doctor. It will be a video call where the doctor will then diagnose the patient.  

“The doctor will then prescribe them the medicine – which can be purchased on the app – from a pharmacy that provides free delivery. Alternatively they can buy the drugs from a pharmacy near their homes. 

“The doctors can also issue a valid medical certificate if they need one and they can also issue receipts for the patient for claims purposes. 

“All payments can be done via the app,” he said.

Rajiv said the service is for basic health conditions and the doctor will advise the patient if he needs immediate attention at a clinic or hospital.

Rajiv also said that the Health Ministry could consider this programme as part of their national health care plan. 

“Sometimes government clinics are crowded and it’s quite difficult to get parking.  

“However, platforms like these could change all that. Not everyone needs to see a doctor in person. 

“It could save time. We hope the MOH takes this up.” – February 17, 2023.