If you haven’t already heard the news, seeing your healthcare provider has gotten safer, easier, and more convenient, thanks to Telemedicine.
Granted, Telemedicine is being thrown around an awful lot in the media, but what exactly is it, and how does it work?
Telemedicine enables our current patients to have appointments with providers via video chat on a digital device, like a phone or tablet. You’re face-timing your doctor on a secure network instead of seeing them in a conventional office setting.
You may have some reservations regarding the quality of care you may receive, so let’s touch on some areas that are big pluses for Telemedicine:
• More convenient, accessible care for patients
• Better access to specialist care
• Ability to connect more frequently and conveniently
• Helps build a stronger relationship with your provider
• Easier to follow up with providers
When should you use Telemedicine?
As a new patient, your first visit with us should be in-office, but subsequent appointments can be made via Telemedicine.
Telemedicine can help with a wide range of conditions, including annual wellness visits, allergies, arthritic pain, asthma, colds and flu, diarrhea, rashes, sore throats, sprains, and strains. It’s also commonly used for the following conditions: cough, sinus infections, ear pain, and fever.
We often use Telemedicine to follow up with our patients to ensure that everything is going well after a previous visit.
Common Questions
How do I use the video program?
All you have to do is set up an appointment by clicking here. We will send you a link that you click to get set up and connected.
If using a PC, make sure your camera and microphone are working. If using your phone or tablet, download the app from the email.
Am I going to see a healthcare provider?
Yes. That’s what’s great about our Telemedicine system; we can get you in touch with one of our available providers and give you the care you need to feel better.
Can you provide a work note?
All you have to do is ask!
Are other people using it?
Absolutely! Generally, a good portion of our patient visits is through Telemedicine. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the dynamic of how patients are seen by providers, making the prospect of using Telemedicine a convenient choice.
What are the steps involved in a telemedicine visit?
1. Enter your contact information
2. Select a date and time for your appointment
3. We will send you an email with a link that you click to connect
4. A member of our staff will call you if a medical background is needed
5. Make sure your camera and microphone are working correctly before the video call
6. Click the link at your appointed time in the email to begin your appointment
If you have any questions regarding our Telemedicine appointments, please feel free to give us a call: (352) 527-6888, Option 0.
