An increasing number of people are turning to the internet to purchase products and services. We can now add to the mix of books, clothing, music, coaching, etc. something referred to as online medical consultations. Online medical consultations is a concept that is gaining in popularity in the United States.. With rising medical costs and bureaucratic issues many patients are not getting the one on one medical consultation they need from a qualified medical professional. The days of the General Practitioner with black bag in hand coming to one's home have been long over. Patients instead, have been going to the doctor's office or even the Emergency Room for decades to seek medical help . The rising cost of this kind of medical service has created a market niche in the Internet. Even if a potential patient does not have a computer, they usually have free access to one in the public library.

The patient is required to fill out a questionnaire that is online. This is a system designed for medical ailments that do not require a physical examination by a physician. A U.S. licensed physician will preview the patient's request and based on how the questions were answered either accept or reject the order. If the request is accepted the physician will write a prescription for the patient.

The information is kept confidential and the most recent technology for secure online encryption is used. Some of the prescription medications that are sold online include:

• Valium
• Lorazepam
• Ativan
• Diazepam
• Clonazepam
• Klonopin

This seems like an ideal solution for patients wanting to refill existing prescriptions or prescriptions that have been approved for them in the recent past. If the prescription has met their needs previously then an online consultation can establish through their questionnaire whether or not the patient can resume that same prescription. There is Live Support at the website to help with any questions the patient will have.

There must be an adult to sign for the prescription when it arrives at an actual physical address. The medications are shipped overnight by Fedex.

This kind of service is ideal for the elderly who may be physically challenged or home bound due to inclement weather. This is a service that will probably become increasingly popular among the elderly as this online medical consultation service gains in popularity.