What's your opinion about telemedicine?

[moltenworm]

Hey guys! I'm wondering if anyone of you has tried online diagnosis or telemedicine of some sort. I am quite hesitant about not meeting my doctor in person to get a diagnosis or to consult about my health concerns. If anyone of you tried it before, mind to share your experience? :)

[vastwealth]

It's common in the US. My uncle is doing since he was diagnosed with diabetes. Aside from that, his uric acid tends to get high frequently and as a result, he is having a hard time to travel because feet are swollen. His doctor advised him to just conduct an online consultation instead of going to the hospital. And as far as I know, there's nothing wrong with it. In fact, it's even convenient except of course for those life-threatening condition. I even saw them one time having a video call and showing his swollen left foot to his doctor. I find it cool...haha. [h=3][/h]

[moltenworm]

It's common in the US. My uncle is doing since he was diagnosed with diabetes. Aside from that, his uric acid tends to get high frequently and as a result, he is having a hard time to travel because feet are swollen. His doctor advised him to just conduct an online consultation instead of going to the hospital. And as far as I know, there's nothing wrong with it. In fact, it's even convenient except of course for those life-threatening condition. I even saw them one time having a video call and showing his swollen left foot to his doctor. I find it cool...haha.

 

That sounds really cool. I asked that question because I want to try mental health counseling online. I have been experiencing anxiety attacks from time to time but I'm too busy with my launch project and my clients' businesses. Good thing that somebody tried telemedicine before.

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[Dowden]

Aren't you increasing your chances of being misdiagnosed when you do that? That's not worth avoiding a bit of discomfort imo. I can see it being good for people who live in remote areas or something though.