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LIST: Medical groups that offer online, phone consultations to decongest hospitals amid COVID-19

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<p>MANILA — With many Filipinos now concerned about their health but unable to go to hospitals because of the lockdown or fears exposure to the coronavirus disease there, a number of medical companies and individual doctors have offered their services online or through phone calls.</p><p>Some have long been offering the service while others decided to do it to help decongest hospitals, which are now overwhelmed with people concerned that they might have COVID-19.</p><p>As of Friday afternoon, there have been 230 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. Of that number, 8 have recovered and 18 have died. </p><p>The World Health Organization has cited studies saying that 81 percent of COVID-19 cases are mild, 14 percent are severe and 5 percent are critical. Because of this, the Department of Health has advised those with mild symptoms to do home quarantine instead. </p><p>Here are health services available to the public online or through phone consultation:</p><div><strong> DOH</strong></div><p>The Department of Health has a dedicated emergency hotline for those who suspect they are infected with COVID-19.</p><p>DOH COVID-19 Hotline: (02) 8 952-6843 <br/>For PLDT, Smart, Sun and TNT subscribers: 1555</p><div><strong>HMOs</strong></div><p>Health maintenance organizations (HMO) have been offering teleconsulting services for their members. Below are details and the numbers to call:</p><ul>	<li><strong> MAXICARE</strong></li></ul><p>Members who experience COVID-19 symptoms and other mild illnesses can call their 24/7 TeleConsult hotline at (02) 8582-1980. Licensed physicians take their calls and help you determine what your next steps should be.</p><p>Maxicare Teleconsult Hotline: (02) 8 582-1980</p><ul>	<li><strong>MEDICARD </strong></li></ul><p>Members can try <a href="http://www.mypocketdoctor.com">MyPocketDoctor </a>by registering on their website. After activating their account, they can download the app and contact doctors 24/7 via phone call, Viber, Facebook Messenger, FaceTime and other online platforms.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/MediCard.PH/photos/a.295333724696/10158182334259697/?type=3&amp;theater" data-width="auto"> </div><ul>	<li><strong>INTELLICARE </strong></li></ul><p>Members can use the HMO&#x27;s partner <a href="https://medgatephilippines.com">Medgate Philippines</a> for remote services to get screening and treatment. It is also open 24/7.</p><p>Intellicare’s Medgate hotlines: (02) 8 705 0700; 09175362156 (Globe); 09989907540 (Smart); 09257147794 (Sun)</p><p>COVID-19 Hotline (02) 8 6517800 local 1149 or 1150.</p><ul>	<li><strong>PHILCARE </strong></li></ul><p>Members are advised to use HeyPhil’s DigiConsult app so they won’t need to visit a hospital. No other details provided.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/philcareph/photos/a.227586160602227/3317070071653805/?type=3&amp;theater" data-width="auto"> </div><ul>	<li><strong>AXA </strong></li></ul><p>Members of the health insurance company can also avail of 24/7 teleconsultations via the MyPocketDoctor app. </p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/AXA.Philippines/photos/a.10152010854733148/10157048517848148/?type=3&amp;theater" data-width="auto"> </div><ul>	<li><strong>GENERALI PHILIPPINES </strong></li></ul><p>Members can avail of the company’s Call-a-Doc service by calling (02) 8 705 0700; 09175362156; 09175362715; 09989907540; 09989907541; 09257147794; 09257147793.</p><div><strong>HOSPITALS</strong></div><ul>	<li>DE LOS SANTOS MEDICAL CENTER </li></ul><p>DLSMC COVID-19 hotline: (02) 8 877 3884, Mondays to Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.</p><div><strong>VOLUNTEER GROUPS</strong></div><ul>	<li> The Coalition for People’s Right to Health and Council for Health and Development may be reached via Facebook Messenger or through the hotlines (02) 8 929 8109 and (02) 8 806 1306.</li>	<li> The UP Diliman Psychosocial Services office gives phone and online counseling and psychotherapy. They are available Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. via phone, Facebook, Skype, or Google Hangout. Contact UP PsycServ first through 09167573157 or bit.ly/PsycServ</li>	<li> The Lung Center of the Philippines COVID Task Force has volunteer doctors offering free consultation related to COVID-19 through this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/COVIDAskForce/posts/109868173980190">Facebook page</a>. </li>	<li> The <a href="https://web.facebook.com/mdhpulmopostgrad.com.ph/posts/815841098925511?hc_location=ufi">MDH Pulmonology Postgraduate Course Facebook page</a> is offering free online consultation. Facebook users can send a message. </li></ul><div><strong>PAID SERVICES</strong></div><ul>	<li><a href="https://www.konsulta.md/">KonsultaMD </a></li></ul><p>This is a paid service but is meant to be affordable. Subscriptions are done via this link or 79880 toll-free via mobile (for Globe/TM customers) or (02) 7 798-8000.</p><p>There are also many doctors who have posted on Facebook offering free services. You may check their individual posts on social media. </p>

<p>MANILA — With many Filipinos now concerned about their health but unable to go to hospitals because of the lockdown or fears exposure to the coronavirus disease there, a number of medical companies and individual doctors have offered their services online or through phone calls.</p>

MANILA — With many Filipinos now concerned about their health but unable to go to hospitals because of the lockdown or fears exposure to the coronavirus disease there, a number of medical companies and individual doctors have offered their services online or through phone calls.