Home Doctor Service

Home Specialist Doctor Service 

This is a healthcare service where a specialist doctor visits individuals who have difficulty going to the hospital, have chronic illnesses, or are bedridden. Examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and referrals for further testing, if necessary, are conducted in the comfort of the home.

What Is Home Specialist Doctor Service?

This service involves physicians with medical specialties visiting the patient's living space to perform physical examinations, make diagnoses, create treatment plans, and provide necessary referrals. This increasingly common model offers significant advantages, especially for elderly individuals, chronic patients, post-operative patients, and those who live permanently at home.

Which Fields Does the Service Cover?

The specialist doctor service at home is structured to provide services across various medical disciplines. The main specialties offered at home under Happ Health include:

• Internal Medicine
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Geriatrics
• Pulmonology
• Psychiatry / Psychology
• Palliative Care

The specialist doctor takes the patient’s clinical history, performs a physical examination, recommends necessary tests, and initiates treatment through medication regulation. If needed, an integrated care plan may be created with nursing, physiotherapy, or laboratory services.

What Do Specialist Doctor Packages Include?

Specialist doctor packages at home are comprehensive services tailored to an individual’s health needs. The scope of the service includes:

• Detailed physical examination by a specialist at home
• Evaluation of current illnesses and creation of a treatment plan
• Disease monitoring and symptom management
• Review and regulation of prescribed medications
• Planning of lab and imaging tests (to be done at home if necessary)
• Chronic disease management and follow-up recommendations
• Referrals to other healthcare professionals if needed (nurse, physiotherapist, psychologist, etc.)

What Are the Advantages of Home Specialist Doctor Service?

Home specialist doctor service offers not only comfort but also effective health management. Key benefits include:

• On-site assessment: The doctor observes the patient’s living conditions and environment for a more realistic evaluation.
• Time management: No waiting times or transportation issues.
• Chronic disease monitoring: Regular monitoring of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure at home.
• Integrated healthcare: Coordinated work with nursing, lab tests, and physiotherapy services at home.
• Emergency intervention potential: Faster doctor intervention in case of sudden health issues.
• Personalized care: Individualized assessment and monitoring plans.
• Patient safety: For individuals at infection risk, receiving care at home reduces exposure to hospital-acquired infections.

Who Can Benefit from This Service?

Home doctor service is suitable for anyone for whom going to the hospital is risky or difficult due to their health status, age, or lifestyle. Especially:

• Elderly individuals with limited mobility
• Patients with chronic illnesses
• Individuals discharged after surgery who require monitoring
• Patients in palliative care
• Individuals with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke
• Busy professionals who cannot spare time for hospital visits
• Patients needing psychiatric support or follow-up

How to Receive Home Specialist Doctor Service?

Follow these steps to benefit from the service:

1. Determine the Specialty You Need: Decide whether you need support in internal medicine, orthopedics, dermatology, etc.
2. Application: Submit your appointment request via the mobile app, website, or call center. The system will assign a specialist to your address.
3. Create an Appointment Request: Choose the most suitable date and time for your appointment.
4. Doctor Comes to Your Home: The specialist visits your home at the scheduled time for a comprehensive examination.
5. Follow-Up and Referral: Based on the diagnosis, a treatment plan is created. Prescriptions or referrals for further tests are provided as needed.

Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Examination at Home

An orthopedic specialist visits the patient's home to diagnose and follow up on musculoskeletal diseases, post-fracture controls, and orthopedic conditions. It’s a comfortable and on-site solution for individuals with limited mobility.

• Evaluation of knee, hip, shoulder, and back pain
• Control of fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries
• Physical examination of muscle, ligament, and joint issues
• Recommendations for orthopedic devices, splints, or supports
• Referrals for at-home imaging if necessary
• Planning and monitoring of rehabilitation

General Specialist Doctor Examination at Home

A specialist from internal medicine, family medicine, or a relevant field visits the home for the assessment of general health issues, diagnosis, and treatment. Enables early intervention and consistent monitoring.

• Evaluation of general complaints such as fever, fatigue, cough, and digestive issues
• Examination and treatment planning for existing illnesses
• Blood tests and referrals for advanced diagnostics
• Prescription writing and medication adjustment
• Patient-specific health advice and referrals
• Initiation of consultation processes with relevant specialties, if needed

Internal Medicine Specialist Examination at Home

Enables individuals with chronic or acute internal diseases to receive care at home. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up are managed by a specialist in the home environment.

• Medical evaluation of complaints and physical examination
• Planning of tests like blood or urine analysis
• Monitoring of conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and infections
• Prescription writing and treatment planning
• Referral to other specialties when necessary

Dermatology Specialist Examination at Home

A specialist dermatologist provides in-home diagnosis and treatment for skin diseases or dermatological care needs. Especially ideal for individuals with mobility restrictions.

• Monitoring of eczema, psoriasis, fungal, and allergic skin conditions
• Evaluation and care of pressure sores (bed ulcers)
• Medication and topical treatment recommendations
• Observation of lesions, rashes, moles, etc.
• Follow-up through photos and digital record-keeping

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a doctor come to the house in an emergency?

The home specialist doctor service operates on a scheduled appointment system. For life-threatening emergencies, call 112 emergency services.

Can the specialist doctor write prescriptions?

Yes. After the examination, the doctor can prescribe the necessary medications.

Is there an age limit for this service?

No. The service is suitable for all age groups—from infants to the elderly. The specialty is chosen according to the age group.

Is the service safe? Are patient records confidential?

Yes, the service is provided by licensed specialists, and patient data is kept confidential under the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).

Does this service eliminate the need to go to the hospital?

Most examinations and treatments can be performed at home, but patients are referred to a hospital if advanced testing or interventions are required.

Is any preparation needed before the doctor’s visit?

No special preparation is necessary. However, having the patient’s medical history and medication information ready makes the process more efficient.