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This is a remote position.
The Speciality Medical Consultant/ Doctor will provide safe, patient-centered primary healthcare consultations through the telemedicine pathway. The physician will assess patient concerns, provide clinical advice, prescribe treatment when appropriate, identify red flags, and facilitate referrals to appropriate super-specialists or referral healthcare facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Teleconsultation
Conduct Teleconsultations through the NAS pathway.
Review patient symptoms, medical history, consulting primary physician’s notes, and available clinical information before or during consultation.
Assess patients appropriately within the scope and limitations of telemedicine.
Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients and doctors.
Ask relevant clinical questions and provide appropriate medical advice.
Maintain professional standards throughout every consultation.
Clinical Assessment & Management
Diagnose and advise on the referred medical conditions within the physician's scope of practice.
Review available vital signs, reports, images, and other relevant information shared by the patient, health workers and consulting primary care physicians.
Prescribe medicines, investigations, or other treatment when clinically appropriate and legally permissible.
Provide clear instructions regarding medication, dosage, duration, precautions/advice, and follow-up.
Educate patients regarding preventive healthcare and healthy practices.
Identification of Red Flags & Emergency Escalation
Identify symptoms requiring urgent or emergency medical attention.
Immediately advise appropriate emergency care or hospital referral when required.
Ensure patients understand when and where to seek further care.
Avoid managing cases remotely when an in-person examination is clinically necessary.
Referral & Specialist Coordination
Refer patients to appropriate specialists based on clinical assessment.
Provide appropriate referral advice and follow-up recommendations.
Clinical Documentation
Maintain accurate and complete electronic consultation records.