The delivery of healthcare services via telehealth is achieved through videoconferencing. With telehealth, you can consult with your doctor (or another healthcare provider) without leaving your home.

A telehealth appointment is just like an appointment with a regular doctor. The only difference is that the appointment will be conducted via videoconferencing. A telehealth session is similar to a Skype call or FaceTime call. During the conversation, you can talk normally as if you were face-to-face. You should be able to see and hear the doctor clearly.

As the healthcare industry evolves rapidly, healthcare professionals and facilities strive to reduce healthcare costs while increasing access to care. Digital technology allows doctors and patients to communicate more easily, eliminating barriers to patient care.

Patients now have the ability to communicate with healthcare providers via live video, audio, and instant messaging from the comfort of their homes. The service is especially useful for rural residents who otherwise have to travel a long distance to their local doctor or specialist.

Although certain conditions and causes for medical appointments still require in-person visits, telehealth can treat a wide range of conditions. A regular visit with a primary care practitioners, such as a family practitioner, internist, or pediatrician, is vital to your family’s health. Doctors or nurse practitioners can be contacted through telemedicine. New patients can often be scheduled with the next practitioner available through some systems.

In some cases, telemedicine can be an advantage for specialty practitioners because they can see patients at home. Allergists can identify triggers in your surroundings that cause allergies, for example. You can be observed and assessed by neurologists and physical and occupational therapists in your own home. Mental health assessments and counseling can also be obtained via telemedicine.

Many conditions can be treated with virtual visits, including migraines, skin conditions, diabetes, depression, anxiety, colds, coughs, and COVID-19. In these visits, you can receive care from a provider when an in-person appointment is not possible or necessary.

You may be sent information or forms to complete online and return to your healthcare team before your appointment. Additionally, they may ensure that you have the necessary technology. They will also check if any software or apps need to be updated or installed. Your provider can also assist you in signing on and joining your video chat. A member of the healthcare team may also be able to explain how to use the microphone, camera, and text chat. Set up your technology with the help of a family member if necessary.

For the virtual visit, you will only need an internet-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer. During your visit, you will find a comfortable, quiet, private area to sit in. You will also meet with your provider in a private setting.

The most well-known type of telehealth is live video conferencing, which involves a patient and his or her healthcare provider participating in a two-way, live video conference. Every type of provider, from doctors in hospitals to those in private practice, uses this type of telehealth.

Asynchronous telehealth is another form, the term asynchronous video refers to the electronic delivery of a patient’s health history outside of real-time by a healthcare professional.

Patients’ health data is collected in one location from a patient or resident and sent electronically to a healthcare professional (provider, nurse, etc.) for monitoring and review. Remote patient monitoring is commonly used for seniors or in senior living communities.

In mobile health, smartphones, tablets, and other smart devices are used to support continued health care, with health-based software apps developed for them.

Telehealth is available at Van Nuys Urgent Care Family Medicine. We are conveniently located at 7211 Van Nuys Blvd Van Nuys, CA 91405. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Van Nuys CA, North Hollywood CA, Sherman Oaks CA, Panorama City, Arleta CA, Reseda CA, and surrounding areas.