(Newswire.net — January 14, 2021) —
It is more important than ever for your family to be in good health during these troubling times, and rather than seeing a healthcare professional, you can have a virtual consultation, meaning you don’t have to travel. The technology that enables video calls is VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and today, many businesses use Skype or Zoom to offer virtual services; to use Zoom, you simply download and install the app and learn how to make and receive video calls.
Video & Audio Interaction
This is very often all that is required and the medical professional can make an accurate diagnosis and recommend treatment, so if you have a slight fever, make a virtual appointment with your local GP. One great aspect of having virtual treatment is the session is recorded and sent to the patient via email, which patients say really helps. It very easy to forget an important point that the doctor made and you can view the session as many times as you wish.
Physical Ailments
If you pull a muscle while training, or one of the kids fell and hurt their ankle, the Meadowbank family physio is always available for an online consultation, which can be at a time of your convenience. Sporting injuries are common in families and with the online physio, you can rest assured that a quick recovery is the outcome. Click here for an informative article about muffled hearing, something many older people suffer with.
Yoga & Pilates Classes
All the yoga and Pilates studios now offer virtual courses and when you enroll, you are given the instructions to download and install Zoom, a VoIP platform that enables you to interact with your instructor. You can interact with the other students too and as each session is recorded, you receive a copy in your email inbox.
Mental Health Counselling
This is another area where online services can be a of help; if you are having trouble with a teenage child, or your relationship with your partner is breaking down, it is easy to find an online counsellor who will help you get through the ordeal. Unlike physical ailments, it is not necessary for the counsellor to be in the same room as you, so virtual counselling is every bit as effective. It might only take a couple of sessions to identify the problem and take steps to improve things and if you would like to speak to a counsellor every week, that is always possible.
The Benefits of Telehealth
This is a relatively new sector, thanks to the pandemic and many healthcare professionals now offer virtual consultations. Here are some of the benefits:
- Scheduled to a suitable time
- Stay in the safety of your own home
- Receive professional advice
- Recorded session for repeated viewing
With reduced cost and the elimination of human contact, many people are taking advantage of virtual healthcare services, or telehealth, as it is known. Here is some Australian government information on head to toe health.
If you or any member of your family is in need of medical services, the chances are it can be found with a virtual consultation and a Google search will help you to locate a professional.