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Coronavirus: Surge in patients choosing to see docs via telemedicine
Coronavirus fears prompt more to avoid clinics and opt for virtual consultations
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Some patients are opting for virtual consultations to avoid coming into close contact with other people at a physical clinic.
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As concerns over the new coronavirus grow, more people are choosing to dial a doctor from the safety of their own homes.
The Straits Times spoke to four of the nine licensed telemedicine providers here, and all of them said they had seen a significant jump in business in recent weeks.
