An NHS (National Health Service) program to
train people to use internet has helped in improving overall health and
well-being. A study found that internet has helped people manage their health
issues and feel more confident. It is found that 21% people made fewer visits
to their doctor and 6% made fewer trips to causalities. This change is
estimated to save a great amount of healthcare cost in just 12 months.
According to the NHS England, nearly 60% of
learners have reported that they have started feeling more confident of using
online portals to manage their health, while 65% feel more informed and 52% of
them feel less isolated and depressed. Overall, 62% of people say they feel
happier by social contact through internet.
Knowing more about diseases, symptoms,
causes, treatments, medications and other healthcare solutions through internet
can help people implement a more active role in managing their conditions
effectively. However, currently, millions of people in the UK are not savvy
with digital skills to use healthcare online portals. Most of them are elders
and people with low-socio economic status.
The finding is also true for registered
online pharmacies in the UK. Techno-savvy people can use online pharmacies to
purchase prescription or OTC medicines without any physical exertion. In fact,
many web pharmacies have started the prescription services that include NHS prescription services, private prescription and
electronic prescription service (EPS). EPS is more convenient and reliable.
There is no need to visit your doctor for a prescription to buy medicines. It
is completely free.
Online consultation with your doctor
through social media portals is another best way to manage your health
concerns. Online healthcare portals also increase awareness, thus helping one
prevent medical issues. In addition, it improves the ability to self-manage
health problems.
Take care of your health by using reliable
and informative healthcare websites!
