There are four main categories of telehealth that are used in the medical industry.

The benefits of the categories depend on the patient’s and doctor’s needs.

1. Live video-conferencing is probably what you think of first. It is a live video conference between the health care provider and the patient. Live video conferencing can take the stress out of appointments by reducing commutes and other causes of stress, but it also makes healthcare, such as specialists, available to areas that can be difficult to reach. It provides health care options to rural areas that they didn’t previously have.

2. Asynchronous video delivers a patient’s health history outside of real-time to be used by a healthcare provider. It allows doctors in rural areas greater access to specialists that are not available locally.

3. Remote patient monitoring allows for the monitoring of a patient’s health data from another location. It works particularly well for seniors who may be living on their own and need to be monitored for falls or medical conditions.

4. Mobile health is the name given to the use of smart devices, like tablets and cell phones, that have health-based software on them that supports continued healthcare. These can monitor many things from water intake to blood sugar levels. They can be used to encourage a more healthy lifestyle.

A telehealth practice makes available the main types of telehealth practice. It usually is associated with a doctor that uses live video-conferencing to meet with patients. Telehealth generally refers to the use of electronic communications in providing services for a patient.

A telehealth practice will incorporate technology to make access easier for patients. In some cases, they may work exclusively through telecommunication methods to work with patients.

Many benefits have come from telehealth. One of the greatest benefits is that it has allowed for greater access between doctors and patients. It has been able to provide services to people who have not had easy access to services. In areas that have a shortage of medical services, this is immensely helpful. It allows for patients to have contact with specialists they wouldn’t have been able to access in the past.

It makes doctor visits easier for people who may have limited ability to leave their homes. It is very beneficial with psychological services, especially for people who may have a form of social anxiety. When you can get services in a method that is more comfortable for you, it can be more effective.

Another benefit to telehealth is that it cuts down on commute time. You can take less time out of your day for your appointment.

There are two main ways the doctors and patients connect for a telehealth visit.
The first is a patient portal that provides a level of security. It will allow access to medical records, lab tests, imaging results, and others. You can request updates to your prescriptions and ask for appointments. In many ways, it can be considered to be a private teleconnection to your doctor’s office.

The second is virtual appointments, which is probably what most people think of when they think of telehealth. This can be done through a phone call or video conference. These are growing in popularity.

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