{"id":18647,"date":"2020-04-08T13:29:27","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T18:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepapergown.zocdoc.com\/?p=18647"},"modified":"2023-03-21T14:57:23","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T19:57:23","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-any-telehealth-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/how-to-prepare-for-any-telehealth-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Any Telehealth Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telehealth appointments have really taken off since the beginning of the pandemic. Now, these types of visits are more accessible than ever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To get the most out of virtual care, it helps to prepare. You don\u2019t want spotty internet, or any other distraction, to steal time or focus during your appointment. Efficiency is especially important right now, says Dr. Steven Waldren, a family physician and vice president and chief medical informatics officer with the American Academy of Family Physicians. \u201cGiven the current climate, a lot of doctors are going to be much busier than they\u2019ve been in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you need a professional opinion on a lingering sinus infection or you\u2019re logging on for a therapy session, here are 11 tips to help you get ready to see a doctor on screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. Set up your tech<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first step is to figure out what technology you\u2019ll use. You\u2019ll need a smartphone or a computer with a video camera and a reliable internet connection. For people who are less savvy with technology, a smartphone may be easier since its microphone and camera are better integrated. It\u2019s less technology to worry about, says <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waldren. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Do a test run<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many people working from home, internet connections can be slow. Test your Wi-Fi by streaming a YouTube video on your device, Waldren says. If the video doesn\u2019t play well, ask the people you\u2019re with to curb their internet use during your virtual visit. You can also do a trial run of a video call, depending on the platform your doctor uses. If your visit is over Zoom, for example, you can sign up and create a fake meeting beforehand with a friend to familiarize yourself with the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Check your telehealth coverage<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the federal government and many private insurance companies have made accessing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cchpca.org\/2021\/11\/Spring2021_COVIDPolicies-1.pdf\">telehealth<\/a> much easier. Many of these policies are slated to last until the pandemic is no longer declared a public health emergency. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of March 2021, Medicare recipients can still do e-visits at home, with doctors in any state. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cchpca.org\/2021\/11\/Spring2021_COVIDPolicies-1.pdf\">Find all the details here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahip.org\/health-insurance-providers-respond-to-coronavirus-covid-19\/\">Many private insurance companies<\/a> are encouraging telehealth by cutting down costs for video visits. While some of these incentives have already expired, check directly with your insurance company to see if they&#8217;re offering special benefits until the end of 2021<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re a Medicaid recipient, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cchpca.org\/resources\/covid-19-related-state-actions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here\u2019s an overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of state-by-state telehealth coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right now, seeing a doctor online should be easy and affordable for most (hopefully all) patients, but you may still want to get confirmation from your insurance company beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Document your symptoms<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of any symptoms you\u2019re having and when they started. If you have a thermometer, take your temperature. Weigh yourself if you have a scale, and if you have a blood pressure monitor because you regularly monitor it yourself, take that too. Note any medicine you\u2019ve taken and when you took the last dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re seeing a doctor for the first time, write out your medical history, says Dr. Michael Buxbaum, a board certified family practice physician in Houston. Include information about illnesses, hospitalizations, allergies and surgeries. You can send data to your doctor through a patient portal on the day of your appointment. But \u201cdon\u2019t expect they had time to look at it beforehand,\u201d Waldren says, so mention any data you send during your appointment as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Write out your questions and concerns<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare a list of questions or concerns before you log on and put them in order of importance, expecting up to the top three to be addressed. \u201cPeople can get nervous on a call, so definitely make a list of questions,\u201d says Nicole Splenser, a physician\u2019s assistant at the VA Hospital in Houston. Think about whether you might need refills on any of your medications. Also, have your pharmacy phone number and address easily accessible, Buxbaum says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6, Gather your medications and devices<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your visit, have your current medications in front of you, or at least a list of what you\u2019re taking. Err on the side of being over prepared. If your list doesn\u2019t include details like dosage or brand, have the bottles on hand instead. That\u2019s especially important if your visit is with someone who isn\u2019t your regular physician, Waldren says. If you have any devices you need help with, like a blood glucose monitor, make sure you have that nearby too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7. Print out any lab results<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going over blood work with your provider, print out the report from your patient portal so you don\u2019t have to search for it during your appointment. If you don\u2019t have a copy, ask your doctor to send it to you ahead of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8. Find a quiet spot<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a place where you won\u2019t be interrupted, somewhere you can have an open and honest conversation with your provider. Limit any distractions in the room you\u2019re in. Turn off any music that\u2019s playing in the background, and save your lunch until after your appointment is over. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t take your telemedicine phone call while driving, shopping, or otherwise preoccupied, says <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Siobahn Hruby, an internist in Little Rock, Arkansas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>9. Prep your device<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few hours before your appointment, make sure the device you plan to use is fully charged. Ten minutes before your visit, close any programs or applications that might slow down your device. Turn up your volume, and temporarily disable any notifications that could pop up and disrupt your call, like social media alerts. Plan to connect a few minutes early just in case you have any technical issues you need to address, and be patient if the doctor doesn\u2019t join the call exactly on time. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDoctors may be busy or running behind,\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says Hruby,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so don\u2019t get anxious if the call comes a bit late.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. Take notes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a pen and paper to jot down notes during your appointment instead of taking notes on your computer. That can be easier than trying to toggle between typing into a word document and engaging with the video conferencing platform. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like with in-person visits, elderly patients or those with memory problems should have an adult family member present to help take notes, answer questions, and plan logistics for treatment, Hruby says.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>11. Follow up<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your doctor wants to see you again, call the office right away to make an appointment. If you have additional questions, send them through the patient portal. If you can\u2019t remember what you discussed during your appointment, make a note to look at your doctor\u2019s assessment and care plan in the portal. If you don\u2019t use a portal, you can always ask your doctor to send you a copy of her appointment notes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\">Ready to book a doctor&#8217;s appointment? 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