Virtual Telemedicine is one of the newest and fastest growing fields in medicine. It applies to all specialties in medicine. Start-ups are popping up left and right that offer "Virtual Consults".
So what is a "Virtual Consult"?
A virtual consult consists of text messages, phone conversation, email messages, pictures, or live video interaction between a healthcare provider and a patient that enables the patient to get a prescription without being seen, or get re-directed to an appropriate health-care facility, specialist, or emergency room.
This is a great tool for people to use looking for some insight into what is going on with them. There are plenty of new start-ups that allow you to connect to a doctor seamlessly, unfortunately you may or may not know about the doctor and their reputation. When it comes down to it, people like to talk to doctors they know or can relate to. Many practices are offering these services to their patients, they may not all be 24/7 but for the most part have good response times and for non-urgent medical needs can help you out. Typically 75% of the virtual consults I perform can be handled over the phone with follow up needed in some of the cases.
So skip the Doctor's office, if you can, and feel better faster...
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