Health care has evolved so much in the last few decades. While it is not something novel, health management in the home-based setting is revolutionized, owing mostly to the leaps and bounds in tech advancements. This phenomenon gave birth to…
Suppose it is your first time engaging in an online doctor visit. In that case, it is important to be prepared with the right equipment and even a little technical knowledge to ensure that your online visit will go smoothly…
Absolutely! Aside from the obvious that virtual doctor visits save you trips to the doctor’s office, and therefore reduce the cost for travel and food expenses, it also prevents missed time from school or work. In addition, there are a…
Not under all circumstances and not all the time. Video-conferencing doctor visits fall under the category of interactive telemedicine. It is a virtual consultation similar to in-office visits, and the interaction between the patient and doctor happens in real-time. This…
Telehealth and telemedicine have been used interchangeably by users and clients across the state. They don’t differ greatly from one another. Only that telehealth is broader in scope because it also includes non-clinical training, education, and administration services. However you…
Yes, but within the limitations set forth by law. Generally, online doctors are permitted to prescribe medications and even send electronic ones to pharmacies across the state. They are free to prescribe non-controlled substances to their patients as long as…
We have instant access to a wealth of information thanks to the Internet. This is generally a good thing, especially in 2020, when the world was forced to isolate and stay home. We had the Internet to allow us the…
Did you know that the exponential increase in the use of telemedicine and telehealth has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic? From 13,000 to 1.7 million visits per week – and that’s only for Medicare recipients! Private insurance companies have…
Online dermatologist telemedicine came to be in 1995 when dermatologists Perednia and Brown coined the term “teledermatology.” The two experts studied underserved residents from rural areas and concluded professional service is needed to reach them! Today, teledermatology is no longer…
