KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13  -- Zurich Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd and Zurich Takaful Malaysia Bhd (Zurich Malaysia) has partnered with DoctorOnCall to extend complimentary digital healthcare services to its new insurance policyholders and takaful participants.

In a statement, Zurich Malaysia country head Stephen Clark said this value-added benefit provides customers free access to online consultation with a certified doctor, without having to be physically present at the clinic.

Patients can also receive prescriptions following consultation and order the prescribed medication for home delivery, he said. 

"Rapid advances in technology have altered and shaped the modern lifestyle -- from communication to finances to the consumption of products and services. And with increasing demands placed on families, time is fast becoming a precious commodity.

“We are well aware of these changes, and hence we are continuously looking into solutions and value-added services that will enhance the lifestyle of our customers,” he said in a statement today.

DoctorOnCall is a leading online healthcare provider and currently has a network of over 100 Malaysian Medical Council-registered doctors and 208 pharmacies, serving over 1.2 million website visitors on a monthly basis.

All doctors on the DoctorOnCall roster have at least six years of experience in their practice and are vetted to ensure that their Annual Practising Certificate is up-to-date.

-- BERNAMA