It’s likely that you’ll see your asthma specialist via telehealth some time in the near future. A virtual doctor visit may be unfamiliar to you if your asthma doctor suggests that your next appointment be conducted through telehealth. In order to stay in control of your severe asthma, you can make a few simple preparations in advance of your telehealth session.
A message through your online patient portal or a phone call may have been used to contact your doctor in the past. There are still viable methods, including secure text messaging, to consult your doctor about your asthma, especially if you are just asking a quick question or requesting a prescription refill.
You can now connect with your doctor using a teleconferencing platform that allows you to see and talk to them in real time, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. If you are unsure of the option your doctor has to offer, ask your doctor’s office for assistance. You may need to register online in Precouslifes if you plan to use a video chat. If your computer or device doesn’t have a camera and microphone, you’ll have trouble connecting to the Internet–so make sure you have a high-speed connection.
Other supplies and information may be needed.
You can move forward with your telehealth visit when you’re confident you’ve managed the technology aspect successfully, and then you can take a look at all the other items you may need during your telehealth meeting. In order to avoid scrambling during your telehealth session during the time when the clock is ticking, it is a good idea to gather them in advance.
Here are some examples:
The peak flow meter
If you are able to provide your most recent peak flow reading, please do so
Information about your medications, including dosage amounts and the times at which you take them, would be helpful
Developing and implementing an asthma action plan
In order to ensure that you remember exactly what you discussed with your physician after you schedule a meeting with your doctor, it is always recommended that you take notes during the appointment. Keep a notepad and pen nearby and take notes to help remember what you and your physician discussed.
Precious Life is offering telemedicine or virtual visits with doctors via video or telephone to ensure patient safety and adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines regarding social distancing. This is to keep our patients safe and to promote social distancing. Using telemedicine as a means of communication with your doctor about your health concerns is an effective and convenient way to communicate with your doctor.
Probably you’ve heard of the term “telehealth” or “telemedicine” and perhaps you’ve even experienced a doctor’s visit via video conferencing or over the phone. In contrast, telemedicine is a type of remote clinical consultation that involves the use of health and technology services for patient care, while telehealth is a type of health care that involves using telemedicine to meet medical needs. Nevertheless, what’s really important is getting your medical needs met, and many people use the terms interchangeably.
Among the many services that can be delivered through telemedicine are:
Doctors were already using virtual visits to see their patients before the pandemic, especially those patients who are located in remote geographical areas and cannot easily access medical care. Virtual visits have been particularly helpful for those patients who are unable to easily access medical care. Furthermore, they are important to individuals living in medically underserved communities, where medical services are highly needed.
The benefits of virtual visits are numerous, and they include the following:
It has also been found that patients who used virtual appointments as a form of consultation have benefited from the following:
As of the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States, over 46% of adults reported using telemedicine to treat their health conditions. As a result of telemedicine, over 65% of those who said they liked using it felt that it was more convenient than in-person visits, while over 63% felt that they would not have to worry about being infected by COVID-19.
Despite the fact that the pandemic has now been over, 55% of those surveyed said they will continue to use telemedicine after it has ended.
The telemedicine industry may have been a relatively new concept when it comes to healthcare until now, however due to the recent pandemic, it seems that the trend has taken hold even more firmly as telemedicine has become a permanent fixture in healthcare. The revenue from telemedicine visits is expected to grow from $630.3 million in 2019 to $2.50 billion in 2024.
It is becoming increasingly popular to stay home in order to prevent the spread of novel Coronavirus and protect those most vulnerable. Even though social distancing practices are necessary, many patients are unable to visit their doctor’s office, making it difficult for them to receive the medical care they need. preciouslifes is one of many healthcare systems that are changing outpatient appointments into virtual care appointments in order to combat this problem.
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