A quiet room with a door that closes is ideal. Set up in an indoor location that is private.To help ensure this, please do the following: It’s important that the video visit is private and that the doctor can see and hear the patient clearly. It is important that the patient uses secure wireless networks and limits others within earshot or eyesight in their location to those allowed to participate in their care. We use technology which by law, must include methods to protect the privacy and security of your health information. Yes, video visits are private and confidential, and will not be recorded or saved. palpate, etc.).īy participating, the patient, or patient’s guardian, acknowledges the known limitations of receiving health care services by means of video visits and voluntarily accepts those limitations. poor resolution of transmitted images) that can impede a correct diagnosis or treatment, or an incorrect diagnosis or treatment due to the inability of the physician or care team member to touch the patient (i.e. These limitations may include, for example, equipment failure, deficiencies in transmission of information (i.e.
However, there are known limitations to not having in-person care. Physicians and nurse practitioners can electronically order prescriptions and write orders based on the patient’s needs. Can providers treat patients in the same way during a video visit as when they are seen in person?įor the most part, yes! All care team members can access and update medical records and provide care within the scope of their practice. But most of the time, the video visit is all that is needed. Sometimes, the doctor may also ask the patient to come in for an additional in person visit in order to examine them more closely.
The doctor will listen to the patient’s symptoms, explain the diagnosis and develop a treatment plan, including prescribing medication as needed.
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