Telehealth is increasingly becoming the preferred method for addressing general health questions and needs. It’s safe, convenient and accessible. While many people have switched to using tele doc services, telemedicine has never been more important than it has been during the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone is attempting to avoid getting ill.
During the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has emerged as an effective solution for precaution, prevention and treatment to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
There are many benefits to using telemedicine during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
Telemedicine can help you avoid coming into contact with the coronavirus.
By making a virtual appointment with a doctor, you can avoid a crowded waiting room at your doctor’s office or urgent care. Not everyone is wearing a mask, and if someone is ill visiting the doctor, you could come into contact with droplets that spread the coronavirus.
Telemedicine can stop an unnecessary trip to the doctor.
If you suspect you have coronavirus, you can use a virtual doctor’s visit to determine if you need to get tested or not. This can save you an unnecessary trip to the doctor’s office, urgent care or ER where you could come into contact with COVID-19. The same goes for many other illnesses.
Telemedicine expands access to care for many in underserved areas.
One of the reasons patients avoid getting the care they need is distance. Unfortunately, there are still many medically underserved communities across the nation. No one should miss out on preventative care or the treatment they need because of where they live. With telemedicine, patients can call in from any where any time. You can get the treatment you need during the coronavirus pandemic regardless of where you live.
Telemedicine makes it safer to get the care you need during the pandemic.
Many Americans are avoiding going to the doctor or hospital out of fear of catching COVID-19. This is leading to other health problems are causing health problems to become more severe. Many health issues don’t have to be addressed in person. For example, you could use a virtual doctor visit to get your prescription refilled or get a referral to a specialist.
Telemedicine improves healthcare delivery.
Telemedicine has been found to improve the quality of care for patients with medical or mental health conditions. A recent study found that with telemedicine patients had 38% fewer hospital admissions and 63% were more likely to spend less time in the hospital.
Telemedicine reduces the risk to healthcare workers.
Primary care physicians are working at ground zero, risking coming into contact with a highly contagious virus. By adapting their practice to include telemedicine, they can still serve their patients efficiently while reducing their risk to COVID-19.
Using Live Med Connect During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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