For most of us, finding a new Doctor that is competent, caring and close by is near-impossible. Finding the time to actually call to make a booking is even more difficult. Asking around often proves fruitless; online directories only supply contact details. And even if you find a doctor with a web booking form, how do you know if they’re any good?

Modelled on systems used in America and Europe, RecoMed quite literally takes the pain out of finding and booking a doctor appointment. After filtering for suburb and specialty, a patient can instantly book an appointment with their doctor of choice. This service is available 24 hours a day and is completely free.

Not only can patients see the practices’ location, opening hours, the doctor’s qualifications and languages spoken, but after attending an appointment, you can post a review of your experience for others to read. Which means you can compare practitioners and make an informed decision without the need to rummage through pages and pages of nonsense.

The arrival of RecoMed is part of a powerful trend. Recently, South Africans have seen a number of convenient booking services pop up. Uber, Ledula, Table Magic. The future is now.