What is telemedicine?
Bringing Clinicians where they are needed.
Telemedicine and telehealth are two terms that are often used interchangeably to describe a type of healthcare encounter that takes place using videoconferencing technology. This technology sends audio and video information over the Internet to allow clinicians to interact with patients over long distances in real time. Telegenetics is simply a telemedicine encounter that involves genetic health services.
This may sound technical and complicated, but it’s very similar to the care received when going to see your doctor at his or her office. From a consumer’s perspective, telemedicine gives convenient and cost-effective access to a person in need of specialized services — even when the doctor or clinician lives far away.
In a typical outpatient telegenetics situation, a person would schedule an appointment online for a time that is most convenient for them. Appointments do not need to be booked months in advance so they are able to avoid long wait times. Once their appointment time arrives, they would simply go to the website https://doxy.me/dratwal on their computer or mobile device and have their appointment at whatever location is convenient for them. It’s that simple!
Both patient and clinician would be able to see and hear each other in real time and could conduct an interview as normal. When the appointment is over, the clinician can give a patient information or treatment as usual, including the prescribing of any medicines and ordering any tests if necessary.
Since a picture is worth a thousand words, we figured we’d give you a quick video describing telemedicine from learntelehealth.org!
Why Telemedicine Works
Many people have genetic conditions that interfere with their happiness and overall quality of life. Unfortunately, a large percentage of these individuals never receive appropriate care for many different reasons – and not having easy access to a genetic health professional is one of them.
Telemedicine is ideal for anyone who is struggling to find answers about their medical condition and is looking for high quality genetic healthcare, but does not have easy access to a genetic specialist. When done properly with dedicated care providers, telemedicine is a convenient alternative to in-person treatment that’s ideal for people in rural areas, particularly those with small children or other considerations that make it difficult to travel. Telemedicine is also effectively used in urban areas that are underserved and have long waiting lists to see a genetic health specialist. Key benefits of telemedicine for genetic conditions include:
Access – With a telegenetic session, you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home. This means fewer miles to travel, less missed workdays, fewer childcare expenses, no need to stay overnight or book a hotel room, and other forms of convenience.
Comfort – Many people simply feel more open to discussing their health issues by videoconference. There’s also the added comfort of being in whatever physical location you prefer. All sessions are conducted from a private office and are subject to the same confidentiality stipulations of a traditional doctor-patient relationship.
Who is Atwal Clinic?
Atwal Clinic is a telemedicine service provider that specializes in bringing affordable, accessible genetic health care to residents of underserved areas. We work with hospitals, community clinics, labs, and other facilities, and we follow recognized telemedicine best practices with a focus on patient-centered care. At the core of everything we do is a belief in the importance of a strong doctor-patient relationship.
Get Started Today
Now that you know what telemedicine is, and what the role of telemedicine companies like Atwal Clinic are in delivering it, it’s time to begin your journey to a more happy and productive life.
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