What you need to know about your telehealth appointment
Telemedicine is an effective way to stay connected with our patients and families during this challenging time. I am actively working on expanding the use of video visits and other telehealth options as an alternative to some in-person visits when it is clinically safe and appropriate to do so.
I am looking at every patient appointment and evaluating the best way to connect with current patients and families about care. In the upcoming weeks, we will contact patients to discuss options for any upcoming appointments and I encourage you talk to us to find out if it makes sense clinically to have a video visit instead of an in-person visit.
Almost everyone with a smartphone, laptop or tablet will be able to easily connect to a telemedicine visit. It is no more complex than using FaceTime or any of the other apps that are common.
Patients and families would use their mobile phone, tablet, or a computer with a webcam to join a video visit. It is strongly recommended that you use a mobile device (phone or tablet) and to use Wi-Fi when possible, instead of your cellular network.
These visits would be scheduled, just like an in-person appointment and you will receive a link by email or text to connect to the call.
For Your Appointment
Try to have the appointment in a quiet space and check your connection at least 15-20mins before the call. Below is a list of items to have available for the appointment, if possible.
- Thermometer
- Weighing scale
- Tape measure
- Watch
- Medications being used