# Video-Based Telemedicine Platforms 'Doctor on Demand' Offers Professional Medical Advice By Joey Haar | Published 2018-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctor-on-demand References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/25/video-consultation-service-doctor-on-demand-raised-74-million-so-everyone-can-see-a-doctor-anytime/) & [doctorondemand](https://www.doctorondemand.com/) Not every medical problem necessitates scheduling an appointment with a doctor or waiting in line at a walk-in clinic, and 'Doctor on Demand' is a platform that helps patients avoid all that hassle. The [video-based telemedicine business](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-healthcare-solution) lets users connect with a doctor for a video chat at any time of the day or night, helping people to deal with the smaller issues and nagging concerns that don't garner as much time and effort as a visit to a doctor in person. Doctor on Demand provides treatment for "90 percent of the most common health conditions affecting the mind and body", according to the platform. This includes things like cold and flu, allergies, UTIs, [skin and eye care issues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-health-service), and [depression and anxiety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapyai). Best of all, the service is covered by most major health insurers in the US, making it an affordable option for patients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Telemedicine Platforms:** The rise of video-based telemedicine platforms like 'Doctor on Demand' creates opportunities for remote healthcare consultations and convenient access to medical advice. - **Convenient Remote Consultations:** The availability of video chat platforms for medical consultations, such as 'Doctor on Demand,' offers patients a convenient alternative to traditional in-person visits. - **Healthcare Accessibility:** Platforms like 'Doctor on Demand' are improving healthcare accessibility by providing affordable and widely covered video-based medical services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telehealth:** The telehealth industry can benefit from integrating video-based platforms like 'Doctor on Demand' to offer convenient remote consultations to patients. - **Healthtech:** In the HealthTech industry, there is potential for growth and innovation in developing user-friendly video-based telemedicine platforms similar to 'Doctor on Demand.' - **Health Insurance:** Health insurance providers can explore partnerships with video-based platforms like 'Doctor on Demand' to expand coverage and improve healthcare accessibility for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Remote Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-experiences.md) - [Doctor House Call Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctor2me-house-calls.md) - [AI-Powered Health Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docus-ai.md) - [Virtual Health Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-doctor.md) - [At-Home Virtual Doctor Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teladoc-health.md) - [Virtual Kids Healthcare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-healthcare-service.md) - [On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relymd.md) - [On-Demand Telemedicine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planned-parenthood-direct.md) - [Smart Assistant Telehealth Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teladoc.md)