A Telehealth Perspective: What Telemedicine Has to Offer

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there have been significant changes in everyday life – and in the medical community as well. Aside from postponing elective procedures, providers are encouraging their patients to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their chance of being infected with the highly contagious Coronavirus.

What do you do if you still need health care? Fortunately, Telehealth is available.

How Telehealth works

Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, allows you to consult with your doctor virtually instead of in person. We use a two-way, high-definition video system that follows HIPAA regulations so we can speak face-to-face as if we are in the same room.

With Telehealth, you can also:

• Please submit your medication list, allergies, ID cards, and medical history in advance
• Describe your symptoms in a chat room or by sharing photos
• Your pharmacy can receive prescriptions electronically
• You can securely pay for your virtual visit online

The streamlined approach was originally designed to expand medical care to remote areas for men, women, and children. Telehealth is used by 76% of hospitals today, and employers in the US could save as much as $6 billion a year by providing their employees with Telemedicine Houston technology. The advantages of Telehealth go far beyond financial savings, however.

The benefits of telemedicine

Whether you live near your doctor or in a rural area, you probably know firsthand that even a routine visit can take 18 minutes or longer – and that doesn’t include the time getting there. Telehealth technology eliminates that.

You can expect the following benefits when you speak with your doctor in a virtual setting:

• Miss fewer work hours
• You will have fewer disruptions when caring for children or elders
• Your office visit will not cost you any time or travel expenses
• Faster access to quality health care
• Avoid spreading contagious illnesses to others and yourself

You also reduce your exposure to contagious illnesses, such as the common cold, influenza, and COVID-19.

Patients of all ages can also use telemedicine, including children, older adults, and the elderly. As a result, it is the ideal healthcare solution for everyone, especially for those who cannot leave their home without risking serious injury.

During a Telehealth appointment, what to expect

There has never been an easier way to use telemedicine, just follow these steps:

• We have an app for tablets, computers, and phones
• Using our Telehealth portal, you can request an appointment
• We have included registration forms in our calendar invite.
• Open your video-chat appointment by clicking the link in the calendar invite

We can also help you diagnose your symptoms by uploading photos.