Free Online Doctor Consultations Now Available Through MHRS
🏥 Türkiye Launches Free Online Medical Consultations Through MHRS
Türkiye's Ministry of Health has introduced a new remote healthcare service that allows patients to receive free online consultations through the national MHRS appointment system.
ℹ️ The service is designed to improve access to preventive healthcare and specialist advice without requiring patients to visit a medical centre in person.
💻 What Services Are Available?
Patients can book video consultations with healthcare professionals in several areas of preventive medicine and wellbeing.
- Psychological counselling.
- Smoking cessation support.
- Nutrition and healthy eating advice.
- Physical activity recommendations.
- Social support consultations.
📲 How to Book an Appointment
Appointments are made through Türkiye's MHRS (Central Physician Appointment System).
After selecting an available consultation, patients receive an SMS containing a secure link that provides access to the scheduled video appointment.
✅ The consultations are provided free of charge through the public healthcare system.
🏥 Where Is the Service Available?
The online consultation programme is already operating in 351 Healthy Life Centers across Türkiye.
The Ministry of Health expects the service to make healthcare more accessible while encouraging preventive care and healthier lifestyles.
The new system enables patients to receive professional medical guidance remotely, reducing the need for in-person visits for many non-emergency consultations.
📌 Why It Matters
The initiative expands access to public healthcare services by making specialist consultations available online through Türkiye's official appointment platform.
