Why switch to tele-consultations

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Why switch to tele-consultations?
COVID-19 has taught us many things. One of the
most important of these lessons is
Adaptability. With growing concerns to maintain
social distancing even as lockdowns are easing,
it is solely our collective responsibility to
find effective ways of returning to normalcy
while following the new rules. Visiting a
hospital or a clinic at these times might not be
the best option for a lot of us as this would
mean an unnecessary risk of exposure to
infection. Therefore, switching to online
consultations with a doctor would be the best way
forward for a lot of simple reasons. Why does
Teleconsulttion work? Most doctors diagnose and
start treatment for basic symptoms with the help
of the patients history. Telemedicine allows
this history taking efficiently. When is
telemedicine most helpful?

• When you want to consult your regular doctor who
  already knows your medical history.
• When you are at a place where a specific
  specialist is unavailable and you want to
  consult them from where you are.

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• When you do not have a major illness or symptom
  that needs emergency care.
• Follow up visits of chronic illnesses such as
  diabetes, hypertension, psychiatry issues, high
  cholesterol, etc.
• Queries regarding menstruation, pregnancy, or
  hormones for females who find it difficult to
  visit a gynecologist due to societal pressures.
• Mental-health related queries and counseling with
  a psychiatrist or psychologist.
• Old aged individuals who cannot easily visit a
  doctor.
• Immuno-compromised patients with simple queries
  or mild symptoms
• Consultations regarding dental pain, cosmetic
  dental procedures, or issues about your childs
  teeth.
• Review or follow up visits that do not need your
  physical presence.
• To obtain repeat prescriptions for long standing
  health issue like hypothyroidism.
• Dermatological issues that do not need physical
  examinations
• Advice regarding nutrition, diet and physical
  activity
• Specialist opinions that were advised by a
  general physician
• Interpretation of radiological investigations
  such as X-Rays.
• Advice regarding testing for COVID-19 or doubts
  regarding your symptoms
• Consultations for elective procedures such as
  plastic surgery, bariatric surgery, etc.
• Mild symptoms such as fever, body pains, etc.
• Physiotherapy appointments where the patient is
  able to do things for themselves.
• Above are some of the common reasons for which
  telemedicine works wonders. If you fall into any
  of the above categories or would like to know
  more, download the Cuire app to book an online
  doctor consultation or call on 91-87788 26667.

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