What is telemedicine?
Telemedicine gives you the ability to see your health care provider from a remote location. Instead of an in-office visit, you talk to your provider through a video conference call or telephone call.
Improvements in telecommunication technology have made it easier than ever for health providers like the team at Prestige Clinicians LLC to offer secure and convenient telemedicine appointments.
What are the benefits of telemedicine?
Telemedicine offers many benefits to you and your provider. First, it saves you time and money by removing the commute to your provider’s office. This is especially beneficial for people without reliable transportation or those with a busy schedule.
Telemedicine also gives you more flexibility with appointment times. Without the drive to the office, you can schedule an appointment during your lunch break or in between school pick-up and soccer practice.
It also reduces your risk of catching an illness from another patient while at the office, or prevents you from getting other patients sick.
Am I a candidate for telemedicine?
The team at Prestige Clinicians LLC determines if you’re a candidate for telemedicine after a quick phone check-in. They may recommend telemedicine if you’re a regular patient and need:
- A medication refill
- Follow-up care for your chronic health condition
- Care for an urgent medical matter
- To discuss health concerns and additional needs
They may also schedule a telemedicine appointment if you have concerns about COVID-19 and want to talk about symptoms and whether you need a COVID-19 test. Prestige Clinicians LLC offers COVID-19 testing.
What happens during a telemedicine appointment?
The specifics of your telemedicine appointment at Prestige Clinicians LLC depend on your health needs. However, you can expect a prompt, professional, and patient-centered visit.
Your provider reviews your health concerns and medical history. They may ask for data you take at home, like your home blood pressure readings or home blood glucose testing.
After your exam, your provider’s recommendations may include prescriptions to manage your acute or chronic health condition or a visit to the office for lab testing. The team may also refer you to other health providers if they think you need specialized care.
Telemedicine makes it easy for you to get professional medical care. Call Prestige Clinicians LLC, or schedule an appointment online today.
