The Virtual Visit: Helpful Tips for Your Telemedicine Appointment

Dr. Dave Scheiderer : Hi. I'm Dr. Dave, a board certified psychiatrist. Telemedicine has become a popular way for many patients to see their health care providers, but many patients want to know how they can get the most out of their virtual visits. Here are some tips on how to best prepare for your call.

First, before your appointment, prepare for the conversation.

Check that your doctor has all of your up to date information and write down any questions, concerns or changes in your symptoms and any medications you're taking.

Find a private, quiet space with minimal distractions. You want to make sure you are comfortable talking freely and openly to your doctor.

Now, during your appointment, get comfortable.

Treat the video visit just like any other appointment. Have patience. And remember that technology can be unpredictable sometimes. Consider having a family member or friend join you to take notes or raise possible questions and concerns, if you forget.

After your appointment, review your notes and the visit summary given by your provider.

Schedule follow up visits.

Reach out to your health care provider if you have any questions.

By utilizing these tips, you're going to make the most of your telemedicine visits. Good luck.

The Virtual Visit: Helpful Tips for Your Telemedicine Appointment

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The Virtual Visit: Helpful Tips for Your Telemedicine Appointment


Dr. David Scheiderer, MD, DFAPA
Board-certified psychiatrist

Dr. David Scheiderer

Hi, I’m Dr. Dave, a board certified psychiatrist.

Telemedicine has become a popular way for many patients to see their healthcare providers, but many patients want to know how they can get the most out of their virtual visits. Here are some tips on how to best prepare for your call.

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Prepare for the conversation

Dr. David Scheiderer

First, before your appointment, prepare for the conversation.

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T-Kea

Real individual with bipolar I

Dr. David Scheiderer

Check that your doctor has all of your up-to-date information and write down any questions, concerns, or changes in your symptoms and any medications you’re taking.

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Find a quiet place

Dr. David Scheiderer

Find a private, quiet space with minimal distractions. You want to make sure you are comfortable talking freely and openly to your doctor.

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Get comfortable

Dr. David Scheiderer

Now, during your appointment, get comfortable.

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Jennifer

Real individual with bipolar I

Dr. David Scheiderer

Treat the video visit just like any other appointment. Have patience and remember that technology can be unpredictable sometimes.

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Have a friend or family member join


Margaret

Real individual with bipolar I

Dr. David Scheiderer

Consider having a family member or friend join you to take notes or raise possible questions and concerns, if you forget.

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Jennifer


Real individual with bipolar I

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Review your notes

Dr. David Scheiderer

After your appointment, review your notes and the visit summary given by your provider.

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Schedule your follow-up

Dr. David Scheiderer

Schedule follow-up visits. Reach out to your healthcare provider if you have any questions.

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T-Kea

Real individual with bipolar I

Dr. David Scheiderer

By utilizing these tips, you’re going to make the most of your telemedicine visits. Good luck.

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