Medical Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Teleconsultation
• Conduct Teleconsultation through the booked by Arogyapath 2.0 WhatsApp pathway.
• Review patient registration details, symptoms, medical history, and available clinical information before or during consultation.
• Assess patients appropriately within the scope and limitations of telemedicine.
• Communicate clearly and empathically with patients.
• Ask relevant clinical questions and provide appropriate medical advice.
• Maintain professional standards throughout every consultation.
• 2. Clinical Assessment & Management
• Diagnose and manage common medical conditions within the physician's scope of practice.
• Review available vital signs, reports, images, and other relevant information shared by the patient.
• Prescribe medicines, investigations, or other treatment when clinically appropriate and legally permissible.
• Provide clear instructions regarding medication, dosage, duration, precautions/advice, and follow-up.
• Educate patients regarding preventive healthcare and healthy practices.
• 3. Identification of Red Flags & Emergency Escalation
• Identify symptoms requiring urgent or emergency medical attention.
• Immediately advise appropriate emergency care or hospital referral when required.
• Ensure patients understand when and where to seek further care.
• Avoid managing cases remotely when an in-person examination is clinically necessary.
• 4. Referral & Specialist Coordination
• Refer patients to appropriate specialists based on clinical assessment.
• Provide appropriate referral advice and follow-up recommendations.
• 5. Clinical Documentation
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic consultation records.
• Document presenting complaints, relevant history, assessment, diagnosis, treatment/advice, investigations, referrals, and follow-up.
• Ensure prescriptions and clinical notes are complete and legible.