The latest development in the healthcare industry is online doctor appointment. It has made it very easy to book an appointment with any doctor online and get a consultation from the comfort of your home. But a little preparation is required before a telehealth appointment.
Here is what you should do to prepare for your online doctor appointment-
– Keep your devices charged
Online appointments have made it easy for you to consult your doctor through a video call on your mobile or laptop. So, make sure your gadget is completely charged before the appointment.
If there is any special software or online portal required for the appointment, download it beforehand and register yourself, if required.
Also, select a quiet place for the appointment. Disturbance in between the appointment won’t just irritate you, but your doctor as well. Make sure the place is brightly lit so that the doctor can see your face.
– Note down your symptoms
To make your online consultation successful, and most importantly, ensure that your doctor makes the correct diagnosis, you need to provide accurate information. So, before the appointment, note down all the symptoms present in you.
Consider taking a picture of visible symptoms like redness or rashes on your skin.
– Provide your history
It is essential to provide a good health history to your doctor. If you have any chronic illness or pre-existing health condition, tell your doctor. If you are taking any medication, mention it to the doctor.
Make sure you keep your old prescriptions and recent medical test reports (if any) by your side during the appointment.
– Note down the questions
You might have multiple questions crossing your mind regarding your health. Before they escape your mind, note down all the questions that you want to ask your doctor.
Also, during the appointment, you might want to note down the response of your doctor. Always keep a notepad with you and jot down the essential points for your record.
– Keep medical devices handy
Take out the devices like thermometer, glucometer, and blood pressure monitor before your online doctor appointment, and keep them in your easy reach.
Your doctor may ask you to provide the current reading of your stats and other readings during the appointment. So, instead of running for the equipment in the middle of your appointment, keep them handy.
Consider recording the readings just before the appointment to make it more convenient for you and your doctor.
– Prepare for an in-person follow-up
If your condition is not very severe or urgent, you may not need any in-person follow-up. But if your medical condition requires urgent or personal attention, your doctor may call you for an in-person follow-up. So, be ready for the same. Make sure you carry all the notes that you jotted down during your online appointment.
With an online appointment, a doctor’s consultation has become a cakewalk. It is safe and secure, given the current pandemic condition. Prepare for it beforehandto make your appointment more convenient and successful.
