Here's Why You Should Have A Health and Wellness App on Your Phone

1. Here's Why You Should Have A Health and Wellness App on Your Phone Our smartphones are truly an indispensable part of our daily lives. They serve as alarm clocks, news channels, maps, cameras and so much more, apart from their basic function of being communication devices. With the multifunctional roles they played in our lives, smartphones can now be used to manage our routines, finances, and entertainment as well. So, why not go a step further and allow them to handle what matters the most – our health. But how can a smartphonemanageyour health? The answer is simple…through a health app. Health apps in Singapore have indeed revolutionized healthcare, for patients and medical professionals. These smart and intuitive platforms can collect and collate a person’s medical information and use this data to give helpful inputs. Moreover, these apps also let you go a step further and get medical services conveniently when you need them the most. Let’s take a closer look at some crucial functions that a health app can serve.

2. Sets up videomedicalconsultations • If you are feeling unwell, you may not be able to head over to a clinic on your own. In such a situation, a health app allows you to connect with a licenced doctor for a video consultation at a flat rate of SGD15 excluding medication and delivery chargesat the comfort of your home. A doctor is now only a call away. • Pro tip: Make sure to top up your MediShield Life with an Integrated Shield Plan so that you have sufficient health insurance. This will prove handy if you need to get hospitalised after your consultation. A good health insurance plan should offer coverage for up to S$1.2 million annually and include pre- and post-hospitalisation expenses.

3. Helps examine symptoms • If you suddenly feel yourself under the weather, you can quickly open your health app and check your symptoms. Health apps run on powerful artificial intelligence systems that allow them to accurately correlate your symptoms with specific health conditions. Do remember to also visit your doctor for further diagnosis and treatment.

4. Offers health insights • Some of the best health apps are able to create a digital twin of the user on the app’s platform. This digital twin is made based on the answers you have provided about your health and medical history. You can use this virtual model to get insights into your health and any medical conditions that may occur in the near future. This kind of advice can help to improve your well-being. The insights also do provide a glimpse into your susceptibility to certain diseases in the years to come. You can use this data to plan your requirement for certain types medical coverage - such as critical illness insurance–so as to afford the best in treatment when the need arises.

5. Therefore, as we can see, a health app truly holds many benefits for you. Do remember that a health app is by no means a substitute for professional medical care. You still need to seek out a doctor’s advice for the proper course of treatment to be taken. When it comes to health, it is also important to ensure that you have adequate insurance in place to protect your finances during a hospitalisation. Every Singaporean needs to have health insurance, personal accident insurance, and critical illness insurance. If you are inviting a newborn to your family, you can opt for further products such as maternity insurance and new-born health insurance. Do discuss the various options of health insurance with a financial consultant and pick the one that fits your needs and budget. Take care.

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