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1. • • The answer depends on your health needs. In many instances, virtual visits can be more effective than in-person visits, but for others, going to the doctor’s office may still be necessary.
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2. www.uclahealth.org › news › articleVideo visits vs. in-person medical appointments: Which is ...

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   Dec 11, 2020 · But what starts as a video visit may be converted to a same day, in-person appointment, if necessary. “A good rule is that if you have any new symptoms, you should reach out to your physician to ask what type of visit is best,” he says.

3. www.cbsnews.com › news › telehealth-or-in-personVirtual or in person: Which kind of doctor's visit is better ...

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   • If It's Your First Visit
   • If A Physical Exam Seems Necessary
   • If Something Is New, Or Changes

   "As a patient, you're trying to evaluate the physician, to see if you can talk to them and trust them," said Dr. Russell Kohl, a family physician and board member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. "It's hard to do that on a telemedicine visit." Maybe your insurance has changed and you need a new primary care doctor or OB-GYN. Or perhaps...

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   This may seem like a no-brainer, but there are nuances. Increasingly, monitoring equipment that people can keep at home — a blood pressure cuff, a digital glucometer or stethoscope, a pulse oximeter to measure blood oxygen, or a Doppler monitor that checks a fetus's heartbeat— may give doctors the information they need, reducing the number of in-pe...

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   When a new symptom crops up, patients should generally schedule an in-person visit. Even if the patient has a chronic condition like diabetes or heart disease that is under control and care is managed by a familiar physician, sometimes things change. That usually calls for a face-to-face meeting too. "I tell my patients, 'If it's new symptoms or a ...

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5. www.nomihealth.com › blog › telehealth-vs-in-personTelehealth vs In-Person Visits: Pros and Cons of Different ...

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   Jul 15, 2022 · Is my health issue appropriate for a virtual visit? Telemedicine should never replace an in person visit for an emergency or issues that require detailed physical exams. That said, there are numerous health issues that are appropriate for a remote appointment.

6. www.yourdoctors.ca › blog › generalIt’s your doctors calling: Understanding virtual appointments

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   Mar 31, 2020 · If you’re not sure whether you should see your doctor in person, give them a call and ask. Remember—not all walk-in clinics are permitted to provide virtual care. Call before you go to be sure that this is an option for you.

7. www.npr.org › sections › health-shotsTelehealth is OK, patients say, but most prefer in-person ...

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   Oct 18, 2021 · Of those, 82% reported satisfaction, yet nearly two-thirds — 64% — would have preferred to see their nurse or doctor in person. In-person visits can be more thorough

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8. www.cma.ca › resources › how-navigate-virtual-careHow to navigate a virtual care visit: patient guide | CMA

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   Although you may need to see a doctor in person for your first appointment for these types of problems, follow-up visits may be well suited to virtual care.

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   Should I see a doctor in person if I need a virtual visit?

   • Although you may need to see a doctor in person for your first appointment for these types of problems, follow-up visits may be well suited to virtual care. If you have a regular family doctor, that office should be your first point of contact for any medical problem that is appropriate for a virtual visit.

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   Can a family doctor visit a virtual doctor?

   • If you have a regular family doctor, that office should be your first point of contact for any medical problem that is appropriate for a virtual visit. If you are looking to see a specialist virtually, start by seeing your family doctor, who is already familiar with your condition. Here are some steps to arrange a virtual visit:

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   Can a virtual visit be used for a physical exam?

   • You can safely use virtual visits for: review of test results and specialist reports. Medical problems that can’t be treated without an in-person physical examination are NOT suitable for virtual care. These include: muscle and joint injuries.

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   Should you use virtual care for a medical appointment?

   • For example, you can talk about your chronic condition, or ask a question about a medication you’re taking. In fact, virtual care should be your first option for appointments where physical contact is not required. That said, there are still medical procedures that can only be done in person.

   It’s your doctors calling: Understanding virtual appointments

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   Can a patient visit a doctor remotely?

   • As long as this patient regularly receives a physical exam from their primary care physician or another member of their health care team, the other specialists can receive any necessary updates and conduct their visits remotely. The same is true for patients who travel from far away.

   Video visits vs. in-person medical appointments: Which is better and

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10. www.physicianleaders.org › articles › telemedicineTelemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons

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    Dec 2, 2020 · Be aware that a remote visit is not right for every situation. In the case of serious injury, severe chest pain or a drug overdose, for example, you should call 911 or get to the ER as quickly as possible. Virtual visits also are not recommended in other cases for which the doctor needs to lay hands on you.