Regarding the 'eSanjeevani' national telemedicine platform in India, analyze the following statements:
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eSanjeevani OPD provides a platform for remote doctor-to-patient (citizen) consultation services from the comfort of their homes.
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eSanjeevani AB-HWC facilitates the doctor-to-doctor connection, primarily linking specialists at tertiary hospitals with frontline health workers at Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
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Statement 1: eSanjeevani OPD enables remote doctor consultations for citizens via online mode. This is Correct. eSanjeevani OPD is the Patient-to-Doctor (P2D) or Citizen-to-Doctor variant of the platform, designed to allow patients to consult specialists remotely from their homes using their smart devices.
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Statement 2: eSanjeevani AB-HWC connects citizens with Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers (AB-HWC). This is Correct. eSanjeevani AB-HWC is the Doctor-to-Doctor (D2D) variant. It is primarily used to connect a General Physician or Community Health Officer at a peripheral Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWC) with a specialist doctor in a hub (like a medical college or district hospital) for patient referral and diagnosis.