FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about booking, video consultations, home care, medicines and payments.
Booking & appointments
How do I book an appointment?
Go to Find Doctors, search by name or specialty, open the doctor's profile and choose a service. Pick a date and time that suits you and confirm. You will see the booking under My Bookings.
Do I need an account to book?
You can browse doctors without an account. To book, you need a free account so we can send you confirmations and keep your records safe. Signing up takes about a minute.
Can I reschedule or cancel a booking?
Yes. Open the booking from My Bookings and choose Reschedule or Cancel. Please do this as early as possible so the time can be offered to another patient.
Can someone book on behalf of a parent or child?
Yes. Many families book for elderly parents or children. Enter the patient's details during booking, or call our helpline and our care team will book for you.
I can't use the website easily. Can I book by phone?
Absolutely. Call our 24/7 helpline and a care coordinator will find the right doctor and make the booking for you over the phone.
Video consultation
What do I need for a video consultation?
A smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera, microphone and a stable internet connection. Find a quiet, well-lit place and keep any reports or medicines nearby.
How do I join the video call?
At your appointment time, open the booking from My Bookings and press Join. You can join a few minutes before the start time. No extra app is needed.
What if my internet disconnects during the call?
Simply press Join again from your booking. If you cannot reconnect, the doctor or our care team will contact you to continue or reschedule.
Will I get a prescription after a video consultation?
If the doctor prescribes medicines, the prescription is saved to your Health Timeline after the visit. You can use it to order medicines on SwasthyaSetu.
Home visits & nursing
Which areas do you cover for home visits?
Home visits and home nursing are currently available in selected areas of Kathmandu valley. Enter your address while booking to check availability.
What can a home nurse help with?
Injections, IV and drip care, wound dressing, catheter care, vital sign monitoring and post-surgery support. Tell us your needs while booking so we can send the right nurse.
Can I track when the doctor or nurse will arrive?
Yes. Once the visit starts, you can follow its status from your booking page.
Are home visit doctors and nurses verified?
Yes. Every professional on SwasthyaSetu is checked by KNMC before they can accept bookings.
Medicines & delivery
How do I order medicines?
Open Medicines, add items to your cart and check out. For prescription medicines, upload a valid prescription — a pharmacist reviews it before your order is confirmed.
How long does delivery take?
Most orders inside Kathmandu valley are delivered within the same or next day. You can follow the order status from My Orders.
What if my prescription is rejected?
The pharmacist will tell you why. You can upload a clearer or updated prescription from the order page, or consult a doctor on SwasthyaSetu for a new one.
Payments & refunds
Which payment methods do you accept?
eSewa, Khalti, FonePay and Visa/Mastercard cards. Medicine orders can also be paid with cash on delivery.
Is online payment safe?
Payments are processed by the payment provider you choose. SwasthyaSetu never stores your full card details.
How do refunds work?
If a booking is cancelled within the allowed time or a service could not be provided, the refund is sent back to your original payment method. Contact the Help Desk if you have any questions.
Account & privacy
Is my health information private?
Your records are only shared with the care team treating you. You can see your prescriptions, visit notes and reports in your Health Timeline.
I forgot my password. What should I do?
On the login page, choose Forgot password and follow the steps to set a new one.
Can I use SwasthyaSetu in Nepali?
Yes. Press the EN / ने button at the top of any page to switch between English and Nepali.