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Telemedicine advice is an alternative to traditional visits to a doctor’s office. This form of contact allows for remote consultation and resolution of some of the problems that patients report to their doctors. In what situations are telemedicine advice particularly useful?
What are telemedicine advice?
Telemedicine advice is a solution offered by telemedicine. It is a form of providing medical services that is carried out without leaving your home. Therefore, using a selected service requires access to various technologies – usually a telephone and the Internet. Telemedicine advice allows you to telephone conversation with the doctor. Usually, the patient has to log in to a dedicated portal beforehand and gain access to such a service. Telemedicine service providers offer too online virtual consultations in the form of chats and video calls.
Not every problem can be solved via teleportation, but also not every ailment requires going to the office in person. If we are not sure whether it is necessary to go to the clinic, in many situations, we can quickly obtain remote advice and plan further treatment based on it.
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Telemedicine advice – no queues or commuting
It is possible to take advantage of telemedicine advice from anywhere, so there is no need to travel to the clinic or other medical facility and wait in line in front of the doctor’s office. This solution may turn out to be the preferred form of contact with a doctor, not only for people who, for various reasons, have difficulties in finding time during the day.
Teleporting in the form of a telephone conversation will work for residents of smaller towns, where access to doctors of certain specializations it is hampered. A place of residence away from medical centers often also means the necessity to travel to a given facility. In such cases, telemedicine not only saves time, but also reduces transport expenses.
The possibility of undergoing a medical consultation at home is a great advantage for elderly or sick people who find it difficult to move around. Thanks to the possibility of remote contact with a specific specialist, it is possible to quickly determine the cause of a given health problem or find out what further treatment is recommended. More efficient starting diagnostics and directing the patient in the right direction therefore has a better chance of reducing the number of necessary hospitalizations.
Telemedicine is a solution not only for the duration of the coronavirus epidemic.
Telemedicine advice – convenient contact with specialists
People who want a quick consultation with a specialist should decide on telemedicine advice. Very often, access to some specialists is limited, and patients have to take into account long waiting times for an appointment. In the case of teleportation waiting time to talk to the doctor it is significantly shortened. Some telemedicine platforms give you the chance to get telepainting within XNUMX hours or even several hours.
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As part of telemedicine services, you can make appointments with various specialists, including an internist, pediatrician, dermatologist, endocrinologist, diabetologist, cardiologist, gynecologist, oncologist or neurologist. Psychological consultations are also available in this form. Due to the remote form of contact with the patient, teleporting has some limitations, so the specialist may decide that a visit to the office or a home visit is necessary.
Telemedicine services are offered under the National Health Fund, but also by private medical facilities and dedicated platforms specializing in telemedicine.
Telemedicine advice – consultation of research results
A special situation in which telemedicine advice can replace a visit to the office is consultation of test results. If we did imaging or laboratory tests, telemedicine provides the option of submitting medical records to a physician for evaluation. The specialist, on the basis of the collected data, medical history and medical history – if he has access to it – will present a professional opinion or make a diagnosis.
The results of the research are valuable information for doctors who provide telemedicine advice. Sometimes, however, a personal visit to the office may be necessary to obtain a complete picture of the patient’s health.
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Telemedicine advice – when you need a prescription, referral or release
The usefulness of telemedicine advice is noticeable from the perspective of patients who undergo chronic treatment. This involves the need to systematically buy prescription drugs, and thus regularly visit a doctor who can prescribe such a prescription. Telemedicine advice allows patients to receive e-prescriptions without leaving home. This is a significant time saver for doctors and patients.
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It is also worth taking advantage of telemedicine advice when we need a referral for examination or surgery. However, based on the interview with the patient, he has to state specific medical indications for issuing an e-referral. The situation is similar with e-leave – if the doctor confirms that the patient’s health condition requires it, he or she will issue a sick leave and the patient will not have to leave home to collect it.
Also read:
- Online medical advice at the National Health Fund. Where to call to consult a doctor?
- How to become an e-patient? Take care of your health without leaving your home
- GPs switch to telepaths. How will they work now?
Do you have questions about telemedicine? Send them to the following address: [email protected]. All the most important information on telemedicine can be found HERE: Telemedicine – frequently asked questions and answers
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