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June 2018

Even with all the benefits of telehealth, the truth is that not every doctor-patient interaction can be carried out remotely. In some cases, the only way to give the patient the best standard of care, and give out a proper diagnosis, is to carry out a close physical examination. That being said, there a still a good number of interactions where telehealth will be more effective for both the patient and the physician. In this article, we’ll look at some visits that are better with telemedicine.

Telehealth ensures that everyone can receive the proper care at the proper place and at the proper time. It aims to achieve this by increasing the access to specialists and regular physicians. The use of telemedicine has continued to increase in the US as more people learn about it and realize having access to a 24-hour doctor beats sitting for hours in a waiting room by several miles.

Trying to fit a tooth cleaning or a much-needed physical into your already busy day can be its own headache. But thanks to telemedicine, a lot of workers are able to receive the health care they need from the comforts of their office desk. According to a recent study by the Affiliated Workers Association, more than 70% of doctors’ visits can be taken care of on the phone. The key selling point to telemedicine is the convenience value it offers which is why more than 36 million Americans are using telehealth in one form or another.