What Do I Need for My Telehealth Appointment?

Telehealth appointments are a wonderful way to save time and have appointments from the comfort of your home when you are not feeling well. Like an in-person appointment, there are several things you should have with you, and several ways you can make your telemedicine visit work well for you. 

Six Important Tips for Telehealth Appointments

1. Add an appointment reminder in your calendar.

Scheduling your appointment in your calendar and setting a reminder alarm will give you time to make sure you are prepared.

2. Ask for help if you need it. 

If you need a translator, a sign language interpreter, or have any other accessibility requirements, let us know before your appointment so we can help.

3. Check the details of your appointment. 

Before your telemedicine appointment, you will be asked to check in online. We recommend giving yourself around ten minutes to fill out any online paperwork you might need to complete. 

4. Find your spot. 

To make the most of your telehealth appointment, we recommend finding a good spot for your video call before your appointment. It should be bright—natural light is typically the best, however, an overhead light will suffice. Your device should be on a stable surface, and your face should be centered in the middle of the screen.

5. Choose your device.  

Your device should be one you are comfortable using. You can use a phone, tablet, or computer. We recommend choosing the device with the best camera.

6. Test your device.

Check to make sure that the camera, microphone and speakers on your device are in proper working order, and close any extra tabs or applications. This will help ensure that your entire appointment time is dedicated to helping you solve your health concerns.

Important Documentation to Have on Hand 

Documentation is a very important part of your medical care, and there are several things you’ll need for your telehealth appointment. 

Keep your insurance card and ID available.

Having your insurance information and identification ready for your appointment will help you avoid issues with billing. You might also need other types of documentation, such as family medical histories or reports from previous urgent care visits. 

Have a list of medications you are taking.

Your doctor may ask you for a list of your current medications in order to recommend the best course of treatment and prevent complications.

Tips for During Your Appointment

Make a list of questions.

Sometimes during medical appointments, it can be easy to lose track of the questions you wanted to ask. By making a list ahead of time, you are able to ensure that you get the most out of your telehealth appointment. 

Limit distractions.

Because you are in your home, it may be easy to start thinking about all the other things you need to do, like laundry, dishes, or any of the million other projects around the house. However, it is important to remember this is about your health. Try to limit distractions by keeping pets in another room, setting up children with an activity, and making sure you eat before your appointment. 

Urgent Care Telehealth You Can Count On

Not feeling well or having pressing health concerns means you need to slow down. Your telehealth appointment is to help you regain your health and get back to your daily life.

When you are looking for care quickly, you can count on the team here at Total Point Urgent Care in Lindale, Texas. We know the importance of your health, and how hard it can be to visit in person when you are feeling unwell. That is why we offer same-day telehealth appointments to help you feel better sooner. Book an appointment today if you need medical advice.

 

 

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