The Rise of Teleconsultation in India

The stethoscope is going digital. Are you ready?

With over 10 crore teleconsultations completed under India’s Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, telemedicine is no longer just a convenience — it's a necessity. Whether you’re in a clinic or a tier-3 town, teleconsultation is shaping the future of healthcare in India.

But here’s the real question: Are doctors trained for this shift?

Why Teleconsultation is Booming in India

• Massive smartphone penetration & 4G/5G access

• Digital India health initiatives (ABDM, eSanjeevani)

• Growing patient preference for quick, remote advice

• Urban-rural doctor disparity

• Post-COVID shift in patient behavior

And yet, many clinicians still feel underprepared. That’s where teleconsultation-specific upskilling becomes critical.

Skills Every Doctor Needs to Excel in Teleconsultation

1. Virtual Patient CommunicationLearn how to build trust, take proper histories, and explain treatment clearly — all through a screen.

2. Digital Documentation & ConsentUnderstand telemedicine guidelines, medico-legal issues, and how to maintain digital records safely.

3. Remote Clinical AssessmentMaster techniques to observe, question, and identify key signs — even without a physical exam.

4. e-Prescription WritingStay compliant with telemedicine norms while ensuring safe, appropriate prescriptions.

5. Tech LiteracyGet comfortable with telehealth platforms, video calls, apps, and basic troubleshooting.

How Medshaala Helps You Upskill for Telemedicine

At Medshaala, we’re building targeted short-term certification programs and modules on:

• Teleconsultation Essentials for Doctors

• Digital Practice Management

• Speciality-specific Telehealth (e.g., Telecardiology, Telepediatrics)

• Legal & Ethical Practices in Telemedicine

Courses are online, self-paced, and include real-case simulations, video consult practice, and peer feedback.

Who Should Take Teleconsultation Courses?

• MBBS doctors starting virtual practice

• Freelance consultants looking to expand reach

• Hospital doctors adapting to hybrid care

• Rural doctors managing remote patients

• Corporate wellness and employee health consultants

Telemedicine is Not the Future — It's the Present

And the good news? Patients love it. You can reach more people, reduce no-shows, and even improve chronic disease follow-ups.

But to do it safely, ethically, and effectively, upskilling is a must.

Final Thought: Your Next Patient Might Be a Click Away

Don’t wait to be left behind. Learn how to consult confidently, manage virtually, and lead in the digital health era.

Join our growing network of doctors who are future-ready, digitally smart, and patient-first.