If you’re not feeling well, it’s likely you don’t want to get out of bed, call your doctor for an appointment, then have to drive to the office and wait to be seen. You’d probably rather talk to your doctor from the comfort of your own home where you can explain your symptoms, answer some questions, and get the prescription you need to get better.
Fortunately, this is a possibility with the increased popularity and availability of urgent care appointments offered virtually.
Here is more information on what you can expect when you have a virtual urgent care appointment.
It’s easy to prepare for your virtual urgent care appointment. All you need is a strong internet connection and a device such as laptop, tablet, or phone that is connected to it. Your device needs to have audio as well as a camera as you will be video chatting with the member of your doctor’s team or the doctor him or herself. Make sure you are in a place where you will not be interrupted and where you can clearly hear the person on the other line. You should also be prepared to answer questions about your medical history, any allergies you have, and details of your current condition.
You can expect to have the same level of high-quality care with a virtual urgent care appointment as you would have in person. During your visit, you will be visually connected to a healthcare professional who can answer your questions and possibly prescribe you medication or give you advice on scheduling an appointment with a specialist if necessary.
You can also expect the healthcare professional to review your medical history, do a virtual assessment of your complaint, ask and answer questions, make recommendations on tests, treatments, or medications. Your virtual urgent care appointment will usually last around ten or fifteen minutes depending on your concerns.
If everything was handled at your virtual urgent care appointment, you may not need to take any further steps. If you were prescribed a medication, you may be able to get this delivered to your home or you may need to go to the pharmacy. You may also need to visit a specialist or an in-person urgent care if physical tests are needed to diagnose and treat your condition. Though you will likely not have a follow-up visit with your virtual healthcare provider, you should have clear instructions on the next steps to take.
A virtual urgent care appointment prevents you from having to drive to a doctor’s office when you are hurt or injured and helps you quickly get the care you need from the comfort of your own home. It also prevents you from spreading your illness to others if you have a condition that is contagious. When you know what to expect before, during, and after your visit, you will be able to successfully discuss your condition with your healthcare provider and takes the step necessary to start feeling better quickly.
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