Family doctor's house call

High fever, cough, runny nose, stomach disorder, or chest pain – all these are reasons to consult a family doctor. They specialize in treating a wide range of diseases and provide care for both adults and children from the age of 6.

If you feel unwell and cannot visit a clinic, it is recommended to call a family doctor at home. This service is available to patients of both public and private clinics.

At “Oxford Medical,” highly qualified family doctors with many years of experience make home visits. They are on duty 7 days a week and visit patients in all districts of Kyiv and suburbs within a radius of 30 km.

A family doctor has knowledge in most medical fields, so in case of any health problems, it is primarily recommended to consult them.

A family doctor consultation is required in case of such symptoms as:

• fever;

• cough;

• runny nose;

• sore throat;

• ear pain;

• enlarged lymph nodes;

• shortness of breath, difficulty breathing;

• nausea, vomiting;

• constipation or diarrhea;

• digestive disorders;

• chest pain;

• dizziness;

• frequent headaches;

• high or low blood pressure;

• joint pain;

• back pain;

• abdominal pain;

• seizures;

• general weakness, decreased performance;

• insomnia and other sleep disorders;

• sudden weight loss or gain;

• skin rashes and other disorders.

It is recommended to call a family doctor at home if several of the above symptoms are present, especially if the patient is:

• a child over 6 years old (a pediatrician can also be called);

• an elderly person;

• feeling unwell and unable to visit a clinic;

• most likely has an infectious disease;

• has limited physical abilities.

Calling a doctor at home is a good solution not only for patients who physically cannot visit a clinic but also for active people who do not have free time for this or prefer to receive medical care in comfortable conditions.

The profession of family doctor in Ukraine appeared relatively recently. Unlike therapists, they undergo more thorough training in various medical fields, which allows them to:

• provide care for adults and children from the age of 6;

• diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases without referring patients to narrow specialists.

Family doctors often supervise all family members, gradually studying the medical history of each. This allows them to make diagnoses faster when diseases arise and to select effective treatment and prevention methods.

Family doctors are competent in treating:

• colds;

• flu;

• ARVI;

• allergies;

• acute ENT diseases (otitis, laryngitis, etc.);

• bronchitis;

• pneumonia;

• bladder and kidney inflammation;

• digestive system diseases;

• nervous system diseases, etc.

In most cases, a family doctor evaluates the patient’s symptoms, conducts an examination, and makes a diagnosis, after which they prescribe treatment. It may include taking medications, using local remedies (drops, ointments), diet, limitation of physical activity, etc. If necessary, the doctor may also prescribe intramuscular injections or IV drips, for which a nurse needs to be called at home.

A follow-up consultation is recommended in a few days or a week to assess the effectiveness of treatment. It can be carried out at home, online, or in the clinic.

If it is not possible to make a diagnosis immediately, the doctor may prescribe tests or other examinations. Patients of “Oxford Medical” can call a nurse at home for blood tests and ECG, but more complex diagnostics require visiting the clinic.

For patients with acute conditions, a family doctor may recommend calling emergency medical care and hospitalization in a public or private clinic. For such cases, “Oxford Medical” has an emergency department and a 24-hour surgical inpatient unit.

To call a family doctor at home, call our contact center or fill out the feedback form on the website – operators will contact you shortly and accept your request.