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The Benefits of Using the Children's Online Clinic

Friday 21 September 2018, 4:46PM

By Beckie Wright

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We are all acutely aware of how visiting a hospital or clinic and having to wait in line for a diagnosis for our child, can be a stressful experience, so it’s no surprise that online clinics supplying medical advice have appeared. One of the core reasons that founders of Children’s Online Clinic, Robert and Stephanie Winkler, opened their online medical consultation service was to address a desperate need in New Zealand for quality, online childcare advice. In fact, Children’s Online Clinic is the only NZ-based online paediatric service available at present.

As Robert explains, the most important aspect of an online clinic in its service offering is to provide profound advice and second opinion rather than diagnosis – two very different things – and that it takes into account both a holistic approach, and treats every case individually. While he understands that many worried parents are seeking an ultimate answer to a fever, cough or other ailment – online clinics should always avoid offering a definitive diagnosis online.

He continues, “In the best-case scenario, we can provide you with peace of mind and assist in directing you on the next steps: what tests are necessary and which ones maybe aren’t –and what treatment plan might be the best to suit your child’s needs. Sometimes more than one approach may be sensible. Often we’ll advise that your child is also seen in person, a service that the team at Children’s Online Clinic are happy to offer.”

The Children’s Online Clinic consists of a total team, with multiple specialists and individual medical professionals who can offer expert advice on a range of cases, and as a trusted online clinic, it is their responsibility to provide only the most accurate information and advice to their patients. While it may be more enticing to offer an official ‘diagnosis’, the safety of your child is their utmost concern, and their philosophy is that they will always act in the most professional, caring, and considerate manner possible.

To learn more about their services, or for more information on online clinics, children’s asthma and online medical consultation please go to https://childrensonlineclinic.com/  .