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Taking COVID-19 as an example, we have explored a remote, contactless hospital online model that offers the public online medical consultations, professional psychological counseling, and chronic disease management consultations, thereby mitigating the risk of new transmissions resulting from hospital visits. This model was implemented, validated, and practiced at West China Hospital in China from 29 January 2020, to 12 March 2020. It was also applicable to other infectious diseases, such as influenza A. In this research, we utilized the hospital\u2019s internet platform, supplemented by telephone services, to offer the following to the public: 1) General medical education and consultation related to epidemics and psychological anxiety; 2) Online screening for at-risk populations; 3) Online prescription and medication delivery services for patients with chronic diseases. 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