fundamentals
Using Telemedicine
How to make the most of telemedicine
Making the most of telemedicine is a lot like Making the Most of a Health Care Visit , with a few additional considerations. It is important to test the technology before the scheduled virtual visit. That way, there is time to resolve any problems. It may be necessary for people to upgrade their technology to meet the demands of telemedicine (for example, by increasing their internet bandwidth). It may help to make certain preparations for the specific visit (for example, taking and uploading photos of a skin rash) No matter how well the technology works, a backup plan is important (for example, being prepared to complete an interrupted video session by phone). At the end of a telemedicine session, the doctor or other health care professional may recommend that additional medical attention be provided in a more traditional office setting. 