Much hope is pinned on technology and innovation to provide better patient outcomes and improved healthcare. Part of this is the advent of telehealth—many patients, in fact, have been shown in studies being receptive to the idea of visiting their doctors through video. The good news is that telehealth can be as effective as in-person care and also can potentially offer better results than traditional approaches.
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Improves follow-up care
Telehealth can be instrumental in following up after a visit for an acute condition, offering better chances at recovery. It gives the healthcare provider the opportunity to verify that the diagnosis is accurate and the treatment plan is appropriately working. It’s a sound alternative to office visits.
Increases patient engagement
The telehealth platform offers care on demand, such as through a complete suite of apps and biometric tools. Parents, for instance, can access these telehealth services to consult on different concerns, from stomach bugs to tick bites on their children. Online appointment scheduling also expedites the process and makes in-person visits more convenient for everyone.
Reviews diagnostic test results
Now diagnostic imaging or lab test results can be shared telehealth platforms and not just the phone. The data can now be communicated by the physician in a way that he or she can see if the patient understands the information.
Enhances chronic disease care
Telemedicine eliminates the need for every transaction of a chronic care patient to be in-person. This lightens the physical burden on the chronically ill patient and eases the load for the clinic in monitoring compliance with the treatment plan.
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