Dr Vishnu Gopalan, Chief Medical Officer and the founder of Hola Health, speaks to Sophie Turner of Talking Health tech in this episode regarding the need for accessible mental health services. He emphasises the importance of timely quality care, and the impact of Hola Health on healthcare delivery.
With 14 years of experience as a general practitioner, Dr. Gopalan noticed the changing healthcare scene in Australia, where quality care was increasingly hard to access, even in cities. To fill this void, Hola Health began as a pharmacy delivery service before growing into a telehealth platform. Following an Uber-like model, Hola Health lets patients connect with online doctors instantly, without appointments, ensuring fast and convenient medical consultations.
Hola Health also expanded its platform to address the challenges of accessing mental health services promptly. Dr. Gopalan highlights the hurdles patients encounter, such as denial and hesitance to acknowledge their conditions, along with the lengthy process of seeking care through traditional methods. By providing online mental health consultations, Hola Health eliminates these barriers, facilitating immediate assistance for patients. With a focus on connecting patients with GPs and arranging psychologist appointments as necessary, Hola Health simplifies the process, effectively supporting individuals in their mental health journey.
Dr. Gopalan notes that accessing mental health services faces minimal challenges, primarily due to patient inertia. Denial and stigma often hinder individuals from seeking help promptly. Lengthy wait times to see GPs, particularly in rural areas, further impede timely mental health care. Hola Health tackles these issues by offering readily available mental health consultations, ensuring patients can access support when they needed the most.
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About Hola Health: Hola Health is a digital platform which provides telehealth consults, online medical certificates, online scripts, mental health treatment plans, referrals, and pharmacy delivery. Recognised as a standout perform by the Australian Financial Review’s Fast Starters list, Hola Health is transforming communities with telehealth, providing timely and quality healthcare for patients across Australia.
Trusted by 250,000+ Aussies, Hola Health provides round-the-clock access to health services by operating 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and within 15 minutes.
With 14 years of experience as a general practitioner, Dr. Gopalan noticed the changing healthcare scene in Australia, where quality care was increasingly hard to access, even in cities. To fill this void, Hola Health began as a pharmacy delivery service before growing into a telehealth platform. Following an Uber-like model, Hola Health lets patients connect with online doctors instantly, without appointments, ensuring fast and convenient medical consultations.
Hola Health also expanded its platform to address the challenges of accessing mental health services promptly. Dr. Gopalan highlights the hurdles patients encounter, such as denial and hesitance to acknowledge their conditions, along with the lengthy process of seeking care through traditional methods. By providing online mental health consultations, Hola Health eliminates these barriers, facilitating immediate assistance for patients. With a focus on connecting patients with GPs and arranging psychologist appointments as necessary, Hola Health simplifies the process, effectively supporting individuals in their mental health journey.
Dr. Gopalan notes that accessing mental health services faces minimal challenges, primarily due to patient inertia. Denial and stigma often hinder individuals from seeking help promptly. Lengthy wait times to see GPs, particularly in rural areas, further impede timely mental health care. Hola Health tackles these issues by offering readily available mental health consultations, ensuring patients can access support when they needed the most.
Listen to the full episode here: Link
About Hola Health: Hola Health is a digital platform which provides telehealth consults, online medical certificates, online scripts, mental health treatment plans, referrals, and pharmacy delivery. Recognised as a standout perform by the Australian Financial Review’s Fast Starters list, Hola Health is transforming communities with telehealth, providing timely and quality healthcare for patients across Australia.
Trusted by 250,000+ Aussies, Hola Health provides round-the-clock access to health services by operating 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and within 15 minutes.
Consult an Online Doctor in 15 mins
Speak to an Australian-registered health practitioner
Telehealth appointment available 24 hours a day, all year round
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