What is Telemedicine?

How does it work?

Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to provide real-time health care to patients at a distance. (Smart Phone, iPhone, Android Phone, iPad, PC, Laptop, etc.)

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How is telemedicine delivered?

Telemedicine can be delivered using video-conferencing, audio communication, and/or text-messaging using mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.

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Who participates in telemedicine?

Healthcare professionals can use telemedicine to see patients or to consult with other care providers.

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What can telemedicine be used for?

Telemedicine has many applications in healthcare, including standard clinical care, counseling or therapy, patient education, professional consultant or supervision, and more.

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Where can telemedicine be provided?

Telemedicine can be provided to a patient at home or work, or at another clinic or hospital. Now with mobile devices, you or the patient can be anywhere with access to the internet.

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What services can be provided via telemedicine? These are just basic examples.

• Allergies

• Arthritis

• Asthma and respiratory and sinus infections

• Bronchitis

• Colds and flu

• Diarrhea or constipation

• Infections

• Insect bites

• Pharyngitis

• Conjunctivitis (or pink eye)

• Chronic Health Management (Diabetes/HighBloodPressure/High Cholesterols, etc)

• Rashes

• Skin rashes, infections, or inflammation

• Sore throats

• Sprained or strained bones

• Bladder infections and UTIs

• Sports injuries

• Other physical injuries

• Vomiting, heartburn, and nausea

• Joint aches and pain

• Headaches

• Depression and Anxiety

• Fever 

• And many more!

• Telemedicine can also be used to review lab or test results, ask your doctor questions that came up after an in-person visit, or follow-up on treatments and prescriptions.

• Call 615-217-4770 to schedule a telemedicine visit, which can be conducted from the comfort and safety of your home/work.