Innovative app to improve access to medical services

Medici, the app revolutionising the doctor-patient relationship, is now available in South Africa and will continue to expand into the rest of Africa.

The next-generation secure messaging app enables users to communicate virtually with medical providers via text, call or video, anytime, anywhere.

First launched in the US, the app hosts an array of practitioners including family physicians, paediatricians, dermatologists, dentists, mental health providers, nutritionists, dieticians and even veterinarians, providing a more convenient and modernised method of consultation to suit all healthcare needs.

Users on the app will receive a consultation receipt so that patients are able to claim back from their Medical Aid provider. Patients who aren’t covered by a Medical Aid will also benefit from the app as a result of the consultation fee being significantly lower than traditional examinations.

Choosing a doctor is a very personal decision. Patients can speak to their existing family physician, who already has access to their full medical history, and receive medical advice quickly and effectively. This innovation in healthcare technology is changing the face of healthcare and the way doctors and patients communicate.

“Launching Medici in Africa is an incredible honour, it will change millions of lives and bring access to high-quality healthcare to patients and providers alike,” says Clinton Phillips, founder and CEO of Medici.

The app offers patients:

An opportunity to consult or have a follow up appointment from the comfort of your own home;

Peace of mind and timely responses to medical questions after-hours;

An additional, direct line of communication with your medical providers The ability to easily request authorised prescription refills; A centralised location for medical records; An easy-to-use, transparent payment system.

Users can communicate safely and discreetly on Medici by downloading the app for free via the App Store or Google Play. Cost per consultation on Medici is determined by the medical provider.