# Video Chat Healthcare Apps KRY Lets Users Access Virtual Care from Certified Experts By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-04-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-chat References: [kry.se](https://www.kry.se/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/se/app/kry-see-a-doctor-by-video/id968052278?l=en&mt=8) Swedish startup KRY lets users access healthcare virtually via its video chat platform and is available for both iOS and Android devices. The mobile app allows patients to conveniently book [video appointments with certified practitioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-healthcare-solution) in areas such as family health, psychology and [child psychology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-healthcare-service), making in-person trips to the doctor's office a thing of the past. In addition to bookings with a specific time slot. KRY also accommodates impromptu or "walk-in" bookings and aims to save both patients and practitioners time by treating conditions that don't require a physical exam virtually. Furthermore, the KRY video chat platform allows for same day treatment, connecting users to a [licensed psychologist or doctor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapyai) right when they sign up versus having them wait for medical advice or treatment options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Healthcare Consultations:** Developing telemedicine platforms that facilitate virtual consultations with certified healthcare professionals as an alternative to in-person visits. - **On-demand Health Services:** Creating mobile apps and online platforms that offer same-day treatment and walk-in bookings to improve accessibility of healthcare services. - **Psychology Care Services:** Expanding virtual care options to include mental health and psychology services that can be accessed through video chat platforms. ### Where This Applies - **Telemedicine:** Developing telemedicine platforms and applications that allow patients to connect with certified healthcare professionals in remote locations. - **Mobile Healthcare Apps:** Creating mobile apps that provide on-demand healthcare services including virtual consultations, appointments and treatment options. - **Mental Health Services:** Developing mental health and psychology services that can be accessed through virtual channels including video chat platforms and mobile apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Remote Healthcare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-experiences.md) - [Hybrid Healthcare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctronic.md) - [24/7 Pediatric Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-pediatrics.md) - [Virtual Health Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-doctor.md) - [Personalized Self-Care Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thryve-chat.md) - [Holistic AI Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medikarma.md) - [Comprehensive Online Healthcare Plans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinikk-smart-plan.md) - [AI-Backed Telehealth Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-health.md) - [Virtual Kids Healthcare Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-healthcare-service.md)