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What are the home healthcare services offered by Medcare?
A. The home healthcare services offered by Medcare include:
- Lab at Home: From a routine blood count to an infection detecting culture test - we’ll be able to take care of all blood or diagnostic tests in the comfort of your home.
- Nurse at Home: Cut down your hospital stay & opt to use a nursing service at home while recovering from surgery or post treatment at a hospital, all from the convenience of your home. At Medcare, you will get the best care in the home from our expert nurses.
- Physio at Home: We offer you expert physiotherapist services at home. You can choose to have your physio treatment done in your space, at a time most convenient to you.
- Vaccination at Home: Medcare offers a special service that brings vaccination services right to your door wherever you are & at your convenience so you don’t need to step out if you don't wish to.
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How do I avail home healthcare services?
A: To book a Medcare home healthcare service, visit our home service appointment page.
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What are the blood or diagnostic tests that Medcare does at home?
A: Medcare offers a wide range of routine blood tests & health packages. Here are some of the common blood tests done at home:
- Allergy test
- CRP test (C reactive protein test)
- COVID-19 Test
- CBC test (Complete blood count)
- ESR test (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
- Platelet count
- SGOT/ SGPT Test
- PSA test (prostate-specific antigen)
- WBC count (White Blood Cell Count)
- RBC count (Red Blood Cell Count)
- Lipid profile test
- LFT test ( Liver function test)
- Serum creatinine test
- Glucose test
- Food intolerance test
- Uric acid test
- IGE test (Immunoglobulin E)
- Pregnancy blood test
- Bilirubin test
- Vitamin D test
- Thyroid tests
For more information about our blood tests or health check packages, fill this form to request a callback
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How will I receive my reports?
A: Your reports will be delivered to you on the email ID provided at the time of booking.
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Can I avail multiple blood tests at home?
A: Yes, you can avail one or more blood/lab tests at home as per your need. You can also take our health packages comprising of specific tests.
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How do I avail blood test or diagnostic test at home?
A: To book a blood test at home, you would need to fill our home service appointment form.
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What are the services provided by home nursing care?
A: Our in-home nurses excel in providing services such as:
- Post-surgical Care
- Chronic care
- Urinary Catheterization Care
- Wound care
- Injections & IV infusion
- Diabetic care
- Wound dressing
- General Nursing
What’s more, they are always supervised by a senior doctor. Get well sooner by getting expert care from a Medcare nurse in the comfort of your home.
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What are the benefits of home nursing care?
A: The benefits of home nursing care/home health care are plenty. Besides being convenient than getting admitted in a hospital the nursing care at home also helps a patient recover sooner, as it has been found that people tend to recover sooner from their illness or ailments when surrounded by their loved ones. Given the current COVID-19 situation, it is best to stay safe at home & avail healthcare services in the comfort of your home.
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How much does nursing care at home cost?
A: The cost of home care nursing services vary depending on the criticality of the illness & the duration of the service sought. Nevertheless, the cost of the home care nursing services has been found to be anywhere between 20% & 50% cheaper as compared to hospitalization.
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How qualified are the nurses?
A: All Medcare nurses are professionally trained & certified by DHA. All nurses are trained in delivering quality care at home.
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What are the benefits of vaccination at home?
A: Vaccination is a simple procedure & can be easily administered at home under the care of a trained nurse. The benefits of getting vaccination at home are as follows:
- No need to travel all the way to the hospital & wait for your turn. Get vaccination in the comfort of your home.
- Vaccinations cause a lot of stress among children. It is better to get them vaccinated in the comfort of the home, where they can also be handled by family members.
- No more waiting for the doctor appointment & get the luxury to choose the day & time of vaccination as per your schedule.
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What are the conditions physiotherapy can treat at home?
A: The conditions treated in physiotheraphy at home include:
- Knee pain
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Shoulder pain
- Sports injuries
- Post-surgery rehabilitation & more
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How much will each physiotherapy session cost?
A: The cost per session varies depending on the patient’s needs and treatment plan.
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What will be the duration for each session?
A: The duration of each session is 45 minutes which can be extended.
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Will the physiotherapist visit me on weekends?
A: Yes, our physiotherapist will visit your home on weekdays or weekends at timings that are comfortable for you.
