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# Blockchain-Powered Virtual Healthcare
Doctor Smart Offers Virtual Healthcare Consultations

By Ell Smith | Published 2018-06-12 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctor-smart
References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2018/06/doctor-smart-blockchain-health-care.html) & [doctorsmart.io](https://doctorsmart.io/)

It's not easy to manage one's [health and wellness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comprehensive-digital-platform), especially while traveling, and those struggling to find a balance may be drawn to the convenience of Doctor Smart -- a blockchain-powered service that enables one to seamlessly communicate with doctors and specialists, even while in another country.

The efficient nature of the service makes it an ideal platform for travelers. According to the brand, users won't ever wait longer than a minute for service. This [on-demand medical service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subscriptionbased-health-service) offers video chats and [virtual consultations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-healthcare-solution) at the touch of a button, meaning that those in a foreign country can receive medical aid or information safely and efficiently.

Image Credit: iphone 6 app screen travel stock photo via TZIDO SUN/Shutterstock

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 25% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Blockchain-powered Virtual Healthcare:** The integration of blockchain technology and virtual healthcare services presents an opportunity to streamline the medical industry and offer greater accessibility to health services.
- **On-demand Telemedicine:** The rise of on-demand telemedicine presents opportunities for healthcare providers to offer more flexible and convenient healthcare services to patients.
- **Global Virtual Healthcare Consulting:** Global virtual healthcare consulting presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare providers to expand their reach and offer healthcare services to patients around the world.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Telemedicine:** Telemedicine companies can leverage blockchain technology to offer secure and efficient virtual healthcare consultations to patients around the world.
- **Travel Industry:** Travel companies can partner with virtual healthcare providers like Doctor Smart to offer their customers convenient and accessible medical services while traveling.
- **Insurance Industry:** The insurance industry can leverage blockchain-enabled virtual healthcare services to offer personalized medical insurance plans that cater to the needs of individual customers.

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