Have you ever wished you could just ask Alexa a quick medical question, instead of having to schlep all the way to the doctor’s office? If so, you’re in luck — Amazon’s Alexa can now set up telemedicine calls for simple needs.
This is possible thanks to a partnership between the e-commerce giant and Teladoc Health, one of the U.S.’s major telemedicine companies. Users can simply say, “Alexa, I want to talk to a doctor,” and they will be connected to Teladoc’s call center. A Teladoc health provider will then call them back through the device. It should be noted that this is only for nonemergency needs, like a cold or allergies.
“Whether they’re taking care of their sick child in the middle of the night or wanting to ask a doctor about allergy symptoms in between meetings during the day, we hope this experience will help customers find the convenient help they want from the comfort of their own home,” said Amazon Alexa Vice President and COO Debra Chrapaty.
