Virtual care: What is it and how does it facilitate care?

Virtual care: What is it and how does it facilitate care?

Typically, we go to the clinic to receive medical care from a medical practitioner. Thanks to the digital age and technological advancements, medical care can now be provided via a computer, mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones. Telehealth, also referred to as mobile health or electronic health, allows for the provision of safe and timely medical care in non-urgent cases/situation, such as in treatment of cough, colds, back pain, muscle sprain, most eye infections, and many other ailments. Use of telehealth prevents devastating consequences of delayed. It is a confidential, safe, and effective way to receive and provide medical care. So next time you need immediate care, don’t hesitate to reach out to a telehealth provider.