Here are five things to know:
1. The app is designed for users to choose their symptoms, input allergies and then speak to a medical professional about their issue. The patient may speak to a physician or nurse who takes their history and determines whether further testing is required.
2. The communication between the app user and medical professional is confidential and data is purged from the system to maintain privacy.
3. The app also uses geo-locating to determine the closest pharmacy and allows users to select the pharmacy for their prescription, which is sent electronically.
4. Dr. Ishmael, a Chicago native, earned his medical degree in Nigeria and moved back to the United States to practice at Paris (Ill.) Community Hospital.
“We have to provide options to a population of people that are unwilling or unable to access traditional healthcare resources,” said Dr. Ishmael.
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