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What is Dofody?

Dofody means "Doctors for Everybody".

With Dofody, you can access a certified India doctor by secure online video, phone, or the real time chat – anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365. Dofody is a low-cost, convenient alternative to hospital visits or waiting days to get an appointment with your primary care doctor for non-emergency medical conditions. Our doctors can diagnose your symptoms, prescribe non-narcotic medication (if needed), and send e-prescriptions to you just like in a normal consultation.

Is Online Doctor Consultation legal?

Yes, it is perfectly legal in India! Till Covid-19, everyone was skeptical about the legality of online doctor consultations. But, on March 25, 2020 Neeti Ayog along with the Medical Council of India, published the regulations for practicing Telemedicine in India. We at Dofody were already adhering to these guidelines from April 2019 , the day we launched our platform!

You can read the telemedicine guidelines here.

How do I signup or activate my Dofody account?

To have a Dofody account, all you need is a valid phone number and a smart phone with internet connection. Goto registration page, fill in the details and validate your mobile number.

Is Dofody safe?

Confidentiality is a respected part of Dofody's Code of Ethics. We take your privacy very seriously. Laws are also in place to protect your privacy. We are using End to End encrypted audio / video calls and chat messages.

How do we select Doctors on Dofody?

You can search for a doctor based on their specialty, location, and even the languages they speak. Simply look for the start consultation (search) icon on your Dofody app / website

How should I decide which specialty doctor can help me?

Simply select a General Physician (GP) doctor for the consultation. Our GP doctor will guide you to choose the right specialty doctor.

How to book a doctor’s appointment on Dofody?

After visiting the doctor’s profile see the “Next available appointment” time. Choose the day and time which is comfortable for you. Then, decide the mode of communication, i.e, chat, video, or voice call. After making the payment, your appointment will be confirmed by the doctor.

Why is every Doctor’s fee different?

Every Doctor’s fee is different and they are fixed or decided at the sole discretion of each Doctor.

What types of payment options are available on Dofody?

You can use various payment options like Internet Banking, Debit/Credit card, Wallet, UPI, etc on Dofody.

Does Dofody charge any additional fee other than the Doctor consulting fee?

No, Dofody does not charge any additional fee/payment from the Patient.

When will the doctor call me?

The time taken for the doctor to respond to your call actually depends upon the type of consultation request that you have selected. In the case where you have ‘Chosen a doctor’ for the consultation, It is assumed that you have sent the request to the particular doctor after looking up his available consultation hours.

For eg: If the doctor is available for online consultation only from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesdays and if you have sent a request to him on 9 am Wednesday, he will be responding to your consultation request only after 5 pm.

The call dropped when the doctor was advising me, what should I do?

Don’t worry, the duration of the calls in Dofody is up to 3 days and be assured that the doctor will call you back within in few minutes. If you don’t receive the second call from the same doctor within 2 hours, kindly contact our customer support.

What should I do if the doctor fails to contact me even after 24 hours of making the consultation request?

You can request a refund by opening the ‘Settings’ page in your Dofody App and filling up the form in the ‘Request Refund’ page.

Can I get the contact number of the Doctor on Dofody?

No, your Doctor’s number will not be displayed on your phone as they will be contacting you through the app or website. Only the Doctors name will be visible on your screen.

Should I ask for a prescription for every consultation?

You will receive a prescription only if the doctor thinks he can treat your condition satisfactorily with a medical prescription. In other cases, you can ask any number of questions regarding your health concern to your doctor and get his expert medical advice. For medicine refills, and for long-standing chronic diseases getting a medical prescription from your doctor would be easy.

What if my concern is still unanswered?

You can always drop us a mail or contact our customer support. Someone from our team will get in touch with you at the earliest.

Will the doctor be able to call me after one day of making the consultation request?

Yes, in case of audio calls, the doctor will be able to call you for up to 3 days from the time you created the consultation request. But, in the case of video calls, you will have to send another consultation request to the doctor.

With one Consultation fee payment, how many consultation requests can I make on Dofody?

Each Consultation requests need to be paid individually.

Can I consult Doctors through Dofody for my relatives as well?

Yes, you can make consultation requests for your relatives. You can add/create a profile for your relative by providing their personal and other details on the “Family Member” page on Dofody app or website.

Are my medical records safe?

Of course, your medical records and all your medical data are stored in a secure environment in the cloud which is not accessible to anyone else. To clear all your doubts, we have written a blog article on the safety of your medical records. Please do check it out.

Do we need to upload medical records/documents for every consultation we take?

No, you need only upload the medical records/documents only if its necessary /part of your Doctors consultation.

How should I send the new medical record to the doctor whom I am consulting with?

Simply go to ‘Documents’ in your profile or the document section under an ongoing consultation, then add a Medical record depending upon the type of medical record. For eg: it could be either a ‘Lab Report’, ‘Scan Report’, ‘Old Prescription’ or an ‘EMR’. The doctor will be notified when you have added a new medical record. Only the doctor with whom you have consultation will be able to view the medical record that you uploaded..

How to upload medical records/documents on Dofody?

You can attach or take photos of the medical records/documents and upload it via “Upload Medical Record” on the home page of the Dofody app. You also have the option of attaching and uploading the medical records/documents via the website as well.

Can all the Dofody doctors see my medical records?

No, your medical records are accessible to only those doctors whom you have consulted in the past or with whom you are consulting right now.

Is it possible to store our medical records/documents on Dofody for future references?

Yes, you can store an unlimited number of medical records/documents on Dofody for free.

In what all cases/situations can Dofody be useful?

It is useful for consultations in non-emergency medical problems, second opinions, doing follow up consultations, seeking consultation after lab tests, etc. To find out the different possibilities where online consultation can be used effectively read this article.

Can we use Dofody for any emergency medical conditions/situations?

No, Dofody cannot be used for any emergency medical conditions/situations. However, it can be used for urgent medical or health situations. Read this article on the various possibilities of online doctor consultation.

How to use the ‘Chats’ section on Dofody?

Once a consultation request is completed, you can start a chat with the doctor to whom you have requested a consultation. You can chat with the doctor, upload relevant medical record/documents and once consultation is completed the chat section gets closed.

How do I get a refund, if the consultation is incomplete?

You will be refunded within 5 – 7 business days through the same payment mode in which you have paid for the consultation request.

Do I need an Internet connection for consulting a Doctor through Dofody?

Yes, an Internet connection is mandatory and must be ensured by the patient for consulting a Doctor via Dofody app. Once the Doctors receive a request from a patient, Doctors will only contact the patient through the mobile app only (Video, audio & Chat).

I am having difficulty in logging in to my account on Dofody?

Make sure you are entering your email ID or phone number with which you have registered with Dofody. If you think you have forgotten the password, you can reset it on “Forgot your password?” option in the Login page itself. If you are still unable to login, please send us a mail at help[at]dofody[dot]com.

I have a question that isn’t listed here. Can you help me?

Don’t see your question? Don’t worry. Just call us at +91-81-0077-1199 or please send us a mail at help[at]dofody[dot]com.