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Start-up's app just what the patient ordered

It allows care seekers to see doctor without leaving home

Mr Lim Wai Mun (far left), CEO and founder of telehealth start-up Doctor Anywhere, and co-founder Jeffrey Fang decided to become entrepreneurs after seeing a gap in the accessibility of healthcare. Both used to work at Temasek Holdings.
Mr Lim Wai Mun (far left), CEO and founder of telehealth start-up Doctor Anywhere, and co-founder Jeffrey Fang decided to become entrepreneurs after seeing a gap in the accessibility of healthcare. Both used to work at Temasek Holdings. ST PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN
Updated
Apr 18, 2018, 05:12 AM
Published
Apr 18, 2018, 05:00 AM
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Imagine seeing a doctor via a video call, getting an electronic medical certificate (e-MC) sent to your inbox and your medication delivered to your doorstep - all without having to leave home.

This is now a reality with telehealth start-up Doctor Anywhere's mobile app, which allows care seekers to connect with Singapore-registered doctors instantly.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 18, 2018, with the headline Start-up's app just what the patient ordered . Subscribe

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