Doctor visit at home in Trivandrum

Many of us have felt the need to see a doctor, but the challenges of going to a hospital makes it difficult for some. This is even more the case with elderly people, people who are bed ridden and those who have physical disabilities. In such cases, we all would love to have an experienced doctor visit us at our home.

We at SK hospital provide expert healthcare at home through our Heal on Wheels program. Our experienced doctors and medical staff will visit you at your home in and around Trivandrum city. Your consultation and basic treatment can happen at your home in the presence of your loved ones.

You can either call us at the provided numbers(+91 964 5611 118) or book a home visit through our online booking form. Our team will contact you to confirm the appointment time and schedule and to take it forward from there.

We also understand there are quite a good number of non-resident Keralites who have their elderly parents in Trivandrum. If you are one of them and are looking for doctor home visits for your parents, you can also make a booking through our online booking form.

Typical doctor home visit service needs

While a medical emergency will need a doctor immediately, there are few other services where we have seen people use our home care services regularly. Some of them are

• General medical checkups: Doctor can visit your home for regular and periodic medical checkups. It is especially relevant in the case of elderly people
• Diabetic care: People suffering from diabetes needs regular monitoring of blood sugar, blood pressure levels and periodic doctor consultations
• Post-surgical orthopedic care: Doctor visits at home can be a real blessing for those who had fractures, orthopedic surgeries, joint replacements etc.
• Post- hospitalization cardiac care: The time immediately after discharge needs proper care and attention.
• Post- hospitalization neurology care: Same as with cardiac cases, those who have neurological complaints will also need expert consultations regularly.

Benefits of doctor visit at home in Trivandrum

• You get quality medical care without leaving the comforts of your home
• Priority admission at SK hospital in case of emergency hospitalization need
• Treatment and consultation in the presence of your loved ones
• No travel hassles, waiting at hospital thus avoiding unnecessary exposure
• Not all illness needs hospitalization, but they will need doctor consultations.

A checklist for your doctor home visit

There are few pointers that can help the whole process a lot smoother. They are

• Ensure that your address and landmarks are clearly communicated to the hospital team
• Make sure that you/family member gives a detailed explanation of your medical history and current complaints to the doctor
• Keep all your medical prescriptions handy so that you can show it to the doctor
• Keep all the medical reports, discharge reports etc. ready to be shown
• Doctor may need to do a proper physical evaluation, so make sure you are wearing comfortable and loose clothing