Specialist guidance and virtual support where clinically appropriate.

Telemedicine and second-opinion services can help patients receive timely guidance, follow-up support and specialist review where physical examination or emergency care is not immediately required.

What telemedicine can support

Follow-up reviews, chronic disease check-ins, results discussion, medication review, specialist pre-assessment, diaspora family consultations and second opinions based on available records.

What telemedicine cannot replace

Emergency care, physical examination, surgery, inpatient treatment, urgent procedures or diagnosis where in-person assessment is necessary.

Second opinions

Patients may request review of medical records, test results, imaging reports, treatment plans or referral recommendations. The hospital will advise what documents are required.

Diaspora specialist support

Approved diaspora specialists may support second opinions and virtual case reviews, subject to consent, credentialing, documentation and local clinical governance.

Privacy and consent

Virtual care requires consent, secure communication channels and respect for confidentiality.