On December 25, JD Health’s Internet Hospital launched a new video consultation service, allowing patients to have virtual “face-to-face” consultations with top medical experts. This service is complemented by the 24/7 availability of full-time general practitioners. These rapid video consultations with general practitioners are available with a single click and response times as fast as nine seconds, providing a significant enhancement in the efficiency and experience of JD Health’s telemedicine services.

The video consultation service provides two options: Expert Video Consultation and Rapid Video Consultation. The Expert Video Consultation option connects patients with doctors from China’s top AAA hospitals in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. These specialists, who are experts in fields such as psychiatry, traditional Chinese medicine, and dermatology, offer scheduled time slots on JD Health, allowing patients to book video sessions more easily and at a lower cost from the comfort of their homes.

The Rapid Video Consultation service is staffed by JD Internet Hospital’s general practitioners, who are available around the clock. This service offers instant call options, with consultations starting in as little as nine seconds and lasting up to 15 minutes. It is ideal for addressing common health issues such as colds, fevers, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, and allergic reactions, providing patients with professional advice and treatment recommendations. For patients with chronic conditions, the service also facilitates convenient disease management, medication adjustments, and treatment plan modifications.

Additionally, the Rapid Video Consultation service supports multi-party calls, allowing users to share the video link via WeChat so others can join the consultation. This feature is particularly beneficial for adult children who want to arrange remote medical assistance for their elderly parents who live in different locations. It reduces barriers for seniors and enhances communication between doctors, patients, and family members.

Moreover, if additional tests or examinations are needed during a rapid video consultation, doctors can directly order tests online, creating a seamless “consult online, test at home, and receive medication at your doorstep” healthcare experience.

Online health consultations have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, efficiency, and ability to overcome geographical barriers. The launch of JD Health’s Internet Hospital video consultation service marks a significant upgrade from previous text and voice call consultations. It enables patients to describe their symptoms more thoroughly and accurately and allows doctors to observe symptoms more directly, thereby strengthening communication and trust between doctors and patients.

(vivian.yang@jd.com)