Online consultation with a doctor is an opportunity to get expert help from the comfort of your home. Back in 2017, the company Accenture conducted a survey which showed that 70% of patients are willing to get virtual healthcare services. In a situation where most people are trying to stay indoors, this option has become even more popular. In this article, you can find out how an online consultation with a neurologist takes place and how to make an appointment for it.
According to the Neurological Alliance report for 2019, every 6th person in the world suffers from a neurological disorder. The stress of the modern world is one of the main reasons for the growing prevalence of this group of diseases. Diseases of the nervous system reduce the quality of life and can lead to disability and death.
The modern medical model shifts from a curative to a preventive approach. Doctors have concluded that it is much more effective to stop the disease at an early stage or prevent its occurrence at all. For this reason, in the case of alarming symptoms, it is so important not to postpone consulting with a neurologist.
Read: What is a neurological consultation?
Neurologist consultation is a medical conversation with a physician specializing in diseases of the nervous system. During the conversation, the patient describes their symptoms, complaints, and medical history. With the help of this information and medical examinations, the doctor can diagnose the disease and prescribe appropriate treatment.
A doctor can:
explain the diagnosis;
explain the test results;
explain the prospects for recovery;
compose a plan and an individual cost of treatment;
make recommendations to avoid side effects and relapses;
give recommendations for rehabilitation.
Consultation with a neurologist is much safer and more reliable than searching the Internet for information about your symptoms. Competent specialists treat each patient individually and are responsible for the outcome.
During the consultation, it is important to inform the neurologist about:
your medical and family history;
the condition before the symptoms began to show;
if you are taking any medication.
Who needs neurological counselling?
The symptoms of neurological diseases are quite various. The most common complaints are:
tremor and seizures;
numbness and sensory disturbances;
unexplained pain;
fatigue, frequent dizziness;
attention and memory disturbances;
problems with written and oral speech.
Neurologist consultation is also mandatory for people who have suffered head trauma. Some of the consequences may be asymptomatic for a long time, which puts the patient at risk of complications.
For which diseases can a neurologist be consulted?
Neurologists deal with brain and nerve diseases. The most common diagnoses that patients are treated with are:
The stroke and its consequences;
Neuralgia and neuropathy;
Encephalitis and encephalopathy;
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s;
Parkinson’s Disease;
Atherosclerosis;
Epilepsy;
Brain tumours.
What is an online neurological consultation?
The online consultation, as opposed to a face-to-face one, happens without a personal meeting. Usually, for this purpose, people use video communication methods such as Skype, Viber or Whatsapp. The advantage of online consultation is that the patient does not have to wait in the hospital queue. This also makes it easy to consult with a specialist from another country, saving on flight expenses.
At the same time, it is not always possible to make a diagnosis only by means of Internet communication. The doctor receives a lot of information from the examination and testing of the patient. Therefore, before making an online appointment with a neurologist, it is important to collect the necessary information and to take the necessary examinations at the hospital.
What documents are required for online consultation with a neurologist?
A neurologist can answer your questions more accurately if they have more information. To do this, the patient will need to undergo the necessary examinations and send them to the doctor electronically. The list of tests depends on the symptoms, and only a doctor can tell you what exactly do you need to do. Most of the time, we are talking about:
Neurological examination;
Blood tests;
Electroencephalography (EEG);
CT/MRI;
Electromyography (EMG);
Lumbar puncture.
Most doctors abroad cannot prescribe drugs online due to legal restrictions. However, they can give recommendations that a patient can pass to their doctor at home.
The patient can also receive a program of treatment or rehabilitation of neurological disorder from a foreign doctor, but to undergo it in their own country. This option saves more money and is less disruptive to the daily routine.
What is the “second opinion” of a neurologist?
Studies show that about 41% of patients want a second opinion from another specialist after their initial visit. The reasons are different: uncertainty about the diagnosis, the desire to learn about other treatment options, the lack of effect from the therapy. This is especially useful when a diagnosis is rare or dangerous. 95% of patients who asked for a second opinion were satisfied with their decision.
Patients from third-world countries often seek a second opinion of foreign doctors after visiting domestic polyclinics. Doctors from prestigious and specialized hospitals have a wider experience, they are well acquainted with modern methods of treatment and are attentive to their patients.
Who needs an online consultation with a neurologist?
You can sign up for a neurological consultation online if you need to:
discuss your symptoms;
discuss your test results;
get a second opinion;
learn about the possibilities, risks and alternatives of surgery.
Online consultation does not oblige you to undergo treatment.
How to sign up for a neurological consultation online
Reach out to us using the applications on the website or our e-mail info@webdev.mediglobus.com. Mention that you are interested in an online consultation with a neurologist. Alternatively, you can contact us by phone at +38 063 514 49 56.
After that, our consultant doctor will contact you. We will help you find a suitable specialist, and discuss the most convenient date and time for the consultation.
We will contact the clinic ourselves and make arrangements with the doctors. Processing the application takes about 1 day.
Before the consultation, you must pay for the services of a neurologist. The MediGlobus services remain free and do not affect the final price.
The neurologist will give you an online consultation at an agreed time. If necessary, you will be provided with an interpreter. The conversation takes about an hour. During this time you will be able to discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prospects for recovery. The doctor will be able to draw up recommendations for treatment.
Which clinic can provide a neurologist’s consultation
Liv University Hospital in Turkey. The Department of Neurology is one of the most respectable and popular in the country. The doctors who work there have experience in diagnosing and treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, brain and spinal cord injuries, chronic pain.
Teknon Clinic of Quironsalud Network in Spain. One of the most technologically innovative clinics in Europe. The leader in the treatment of childhood epilepsy. The Department of Neurology has received many awards, including 6 consecutive JCI accreditations.
Souraski Medical Center (Ichilov) in Israel. The largest neurology department in the country. Here treatment is carried out by methods unavailable even in Europe and the USA.
Soon Chun Hyang Clinic in South Korea. Thanks to the demanding training of specialists and strict adherence to protocols, the clinic managed to achieve a record low percentage of postoperative complications – 0.5%. Neurologists in Soon Chun Hyang Clinic have experience in treating rare neurological diseases, such as Charko’s disease.
Motol University Hospital in the Czech Republic. This clinic is popular among patients from Eastern Europe due to its close accessibility and modern treatment standards. The key areas of the hospital are epilepsy and childhood neurological disorders.
Which neurologists should I seek advice from?
Antonio Russi Tintoré | Works at Teknon Clinic in Spain. In 2019 was rated second best neurologist in Spain by the FORBES magazine. He has over 45 years of experience. In 80% of cases, his patients manage to avoid surgery. Specialist in the treatment of epilepsy. |
Bartolomé Oliver | A specialist with 40 years of experience, the leading neurosurgeon of Spain. Developed a method for fluorescent brain tumour removal. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery. Dr Oliver works at the Quironsalud Clinic. |
Uri Kramer | One of Israel’s best child neurologists. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy. In 50 years, he’s helped over 7,000 patients. He has developed the BioLert device, which warns patients about epileptic seizures in their sleep. |
Nir Giladi | He is the head of the neurology department at the Ichilov clinic in Israel. One of the world’s best experts on Parkinson’s disease. During more than 30 years of work, he made many discoveries about the origin of the disease, which helped to develop accurate diagnostic methods. The treatment programs developed by Dr Giladi are used all over the world. |
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