The crucial role of the Medical Advisory Board for Doctoronline

Safety and convenience

For Doctoronline, safety comes first. This applies to both your medical and personal data and the medications you order through us. Our main motivation is to give you the opportunity to order medicinal products online and have them delivered to your home safely and effortlessly.We strongly believe in the eHealth model. This model enables people worldwide to stay or get healthy discreetly and easily, no matter where they physically are – even in remote areas, where the availability of offline medical services is limited.

How do we ensure the service we provide is safe?

This is where the Medical Advisory Board comes in. Doctoronline attaches great importance to safety and quality. That is why, in addition to working with in-house experts, we have engaged the expertise of a Medical Advisory Board. 

Both our internal and external experts are committed to safety, quality and reliability, and work behind the scenes to ensure that Doctoronline's product range is of the highest quality and meets all necessary safety standards. 

Advice and support

The Medical Advisory Board (MAB) advises and supports online platforms such as Doctoronline and SeeMe-nopause.

• Assessing the quality of the online medical questionnaires. 
• Verifying product information. 
• Reviewing and providing feedback on articles. 
• Advising on market trends and regulatory changes. 
• Providing general advice and support. 

In short, the MAB is always ready to support us in continuously improving the quality of the services we provide to you. 

The MAB is also tasked with a number of other key responsibilities: 

• Policy advice: The MAB provides Doctoronline with advice on the development of clinical guidelines, medical standards of care and public health strategies. This involves: 1. Detecting incorrect product information. 2. Checking whether all medical-related articles are based on facts and scientific research. 
• Research and evaluation: The MBA evaluates scientific evidence and research studies, based on which it provides recommendations on new therapies, treatment methods and medications. It also evaluates the effectiveness and safety of existing treatments. 
• Training: Doctoronline staff members receive training to increase their knowledge of medical topics. This contributes to the professionalism of our platform. The training programme also includes workshops on new developments. 
• Ethics and regulations: The MBA advises on ethical issues related to medical research, treatments, patient care and healthcare policies, and ensures legal and ethical healthcare standards are adhered to. 

The people behind the scenes:

Arco Verhoog

Pharmacist | Active MAB member  

I am an experienced pharmacist with a proven track record working in pharmacies in the Netherlands, St. Maarten and Curaçao. As a committed healthcare professional, I have gained expertise in the field of pharmacy, coaching, palliative sedation and pharmacotherapy. I have been an advisor for the MAB since 2019. 

Haintly Sparing-Juliana

Pharmaceutical Assistant | Medical Advisor | Active MAB member  

The platform brings together modern technology, doctors, customers and healthcare. My job is to be a source of medical knowledge and to offer professional, medically sound advice to all parties involved. I consider medical innovation to be an important part of my work. 

Jael Loefstop

General Practitioner | Active MAB member  

Helping patients make informed decisions and assisting them in selecting the appropriate medication for their condition is essential to achieve desired therapeutic outcome. In my role at the MAB, I work with a skilled team to provide evidence-based information on medicines. I believe that this is a fundamental aspect of providing comprehensive healthcare support. 

Kahlil Elhage

General Practitioner | Active MAB member  

The platform is a place where modern technology, doctors, customers and healthcare come together. My job is to be a source of medical knowledge and to offer professional, medically sound advice to all parties involved. Medical innovation is an important part of my work. 

Marrit van Distel

Interim Manager | Chair of the MAB  

I believe people should have control over their health and the ability to make decisions in a responsible way, based on reliable information. The MAB is crucial in this respect. As chair, I bridge the gap between medical, ethical and commercial domains. 

Want to become a member of our team? Join us!

The Medical Advisory Board does not view eHealth from a purely medical perspective but gathers information from a wide range of disciplines. Our team is curious and excited to learn about business ideas and models, such as platforms. In other words, the MAB is open-minded and willing to discuss and explore different approaches. This enables the MBA to understand customers better and improve the support they receive. 

Are you a registered doctor or pharmacist and would you like to become a member of the MAB? Please feel free to get in touch with the MBA chair to discuss what possibilities there might be for you.