Anyone old enough to remember The Jetsons animated cartoons back in the sixties will recall their seeing their doctor on their computer screens. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the rise of telehealth and it has now become available to almost everyone with a...
The United States is home to more than 300 million people. With a population of this size, millions get sick every year and need to be seen and treated by a doctor. However, the US healthcare system has plenty of weaknesses that result in suboptimal care for many. ...
The rise of telemedicine has coincided with a relatively new phenomenon – people ordering their own lab tests without going through a doctor. Several services in the US now offer people the chance to test for specific illnesses, regardless of whether that’s...
If you are looking for the convenience of telehealth you may be wondering how your physical examination is done during your virtual visit. Preparation for a Telemedicine Consultation Preparation on part of the patient can be helpful for a successful video visit....
Although we all strive to do our best at work and show up every day, sometimes we do fall ill. This means that you might need to take some time off work to recover. It might be the right thing to do as well – if you have an infectious disease (e.g....
The terms telemedicine and telehealth are frequently used interchangeably, but the American Academy of Family Physicians makes the following distinction: “Telehealth is different from telemedicine in that it refers to a broader scope of remote health care services...
