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Practical Medical Service Apps

Practo Makes It Easy to Book Appointments, Set Reminders and More

— April 8, 2019 — Tech
Practo is a new healthcare app that helps users find a doctor near them, book appointments, consult with specialists online, have medicine sent to their doorsteps, and access their medical records anywhere they need.

Like many other healthcare apps that are available, Practo enables users to chat to real doctors through its platform so that they can get a better understanding of what their symptoms mean, so that they can figure out what their next steps should be.

Not only that, but Practo is ideal for users who have arrived in a new city, who are looking to connect with the right doctor that suits their needs. Practo assists in this by categorizing different specialists based on the user's geolocation, and allows them to view patient feedback.
Trend Themes
1. Healthcare App Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a healthcare app that integrates multiple functionalities such as doctor search, appointment booking, online consultations, medicine delivery, and medical record access.
2. Real-time Doctor Consultations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that enables users to engage in real-time conversations with doctors for better symptom understanding and guidance on next steps.
3. Location-based Doctor Search - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a healthcare app that utilizes geolocation to connect users with doctors in their vicinity, offering user reviews for informed decision-making.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced healthcare technologies that integrate various healthcare services into a user-friendly interface, enhancing convenience for patients.
2. Telemedicine - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand telemedicine solutions by creating platforms that facilitate real-time doctor consultations, improving access to healthcare advice anytime, anywhere.
3. On-demand Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the demand for on-demand healthcare services by leveraging location-based algorithms to connect users with doctors instantly.
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