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In this short animation, we explore what virtual care is and how it can support patients, carers and families to have better experiences of care.For more inf...
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- NSW Health
- What Is Virtual Care?
- What Are The Benefits of Virtual Care?
- Is Virtual Care Safe?
- How Much Will A Virtual Visit Cost?
- Before Your Virtual Care Visit
- During Your Virtual Care Visit
- After Your Virtual Care Visit
Virtual care is a way of providing health care remotely using technology, such as a telephone, computer or other mobile devices. A virtual visit with a health-care provider or health-care team can take place over the phone or on a video platform instead of in person at the hospital. It can provide another option for you to connect with your clinica...
Virtual care can be convenient, timely and safe. Appointments done over the phone, computer or a mobile device reduce the need to travel to the hospital and can minimize the wait time for clinic appointments.
Your privacy is very important to the clinical team. Similar to an in-person visit, they will make it a priority to ensure that any information you give to them during a virtual visit is kept confidential and secure. Any personal or health information collected during your virtual visit is used to provide care for your child in accordance with the ...
The hospital treats virtual visits the same as in-person visits, charges are applied in certain situations. However, your internet or cellular service providers may charge you when you use your own equipment. Ensure you have sufficient data and bandwidth available for your virtual visit to avoid extra charges from your service provider. Contact you...
Instructions on how to join your virtual visit will be provided through your MyChart account or by email ahead of time. You may need to download an app or online platform. The instructions may include additional steps from the clinical team to help you prepare for the virtual visit. It is also helpful to provide your/your child’s clinical team with...
What happens during your child’s virtual care visit will depend on the clinical care department running the appointment and the reason for your child’s visit. Generally, most virtual visits will include the following: 1. Meeting a member/members of your/your child’s clinical team to discuss the reason for your/your child’s virtual visit 2. Taking a...
After your child’s virtual care visit is concluded you may receive: 1. A summary of the visit, including all of the names of the health-care providers on the call, their recommendations and next steps. 2. An appointment date for additional tests and procedures, such as bloodwork or imaging. 3. An appointment date for a follow-up visit with the clin...
As virtual care can be provided in a patient’s home, it is safe and there are fewer limitations with access to care. Care can be responsive, with a focus on prevention, identification and intervention. Virtual Care can be empowering. Many patients feel virtual care empowers them to seek care earlier and with fewer barriers to entry.
For some health problems, a phone call or video call with a doctor or nurse can save you time and money. This is called virtual care. It may also be called telemedicine or telehealth. Many hospitals and clinics offer virtual care as another way for you to see a doctor. You will use a computer, phone, or other device to talk to a doctor or nurse.
Virtual care: happens remotely (i.e. not in-person) uses technology to support a high quality client care experience. includes any interaction between clients and/or members of their circle of care. At Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, virtual care visit methods include: Telephone (audio only)
Virtual Care Guide. We all need to take care of our health. Seeing a doctor or health-care provider may not always be so easy, especially in a time of physical distancing. The good news is many health-care providers now offer virtual care. In this guide, you’ll find information, tools and resources to help you find virtual care and get the ...
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What is a virtual urgent care program?
Apr 14, 2021 · The virtual urgent care program is available from any smart phone, tablet or computer with internet through SickKids’ website. A secure 24/7 symptom checker tool will direct children and families to the most appropriate care setting based on the information they enter. This may include a visit to their local emergency department, the child ...
