Telemedicine: How to make the most of a virtual doctor visit

Posted by John, Volunteer Mentor @johnbishop, Mar 24, 2020

With all of the advances in medicine over the years it only takes a health crisis like COVID-19 to push us to new frontiers in treating our health conditions. I recently read an interesting article by Dr. Edward Creagan with some good sound tips on the basics.
- Mouse-calls: How to Meet with Your Doctor Virtually https://www.askdoctored.com/post/mouse-calls-how-to-meet-with-your-doctor-virtually

If you are a Mayo Clinic patient you are probably already enjoying the Mayo Clinic Patient Portal which makes appointments, treatment followup and asking none critical questions from your health care team easy. Here are a few more articles that you may find interesting.
- Telemedicine Advances https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/stroke-and-telemedicine/multimedia/vid-20078196
- Telehealth: Technology meets health care -- See how technology can improve your health care. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/telehealth/art-20044878

Do you have any tips, fears or information to share on Telemedicine?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | May 10, 2020

In reply to @johnbishop "You can do it Teresa! @hopeful33250 - it has to be similar to Zoom if it's..." + (show)

@johnbishop and @artscaping
My appointment isn't until the 19th and I'm sure it will go OK. I won't be so tired from the drive to the U of Michigan so it should go quite well.

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | May 10, 2020

In reply to @hopeful33250 "@johnbishop Hello John, Good topic! Especially with the COVID-19 situation our world is facing now and..." + (show)

Good evening Teresa, @hopeful33250, Those are real issues, I don't think these videos
are stored. That is why the doctor had to write the follow-up script. Our yoga and meditation zoom meetings are also not recorded. I think you would have to give permission for storing the recorded video. Tell you what. I will ask at my video appointment with my dermatologist on May 14. Don't let me forget.
Be safe and protected,
Chris

elizm | @elizm | May 10, 2020

@artscaping Be aware that, one of security issues with Zoom is that recorded sessions end up in the public domain.

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | May 11, 2020

Hi there @elizm, thanks for the reminder. Are you suggesting that even though I am told there will be no recording........there still may be one. That's a bummer.
Chris

elizm | @elizm | May 11, 2020

In reply to @elizm "@artscaping Be aware that, one of security issues with Zoom is that recorded sessions end up..." + (show)

@artscaping No, Chris... just alerting that patients shouldn't be tempted to record on their end (which is an option on the Zoom screen).

Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | May 11, 2020

In reply to @elizm "@artscaping No, Chris... just alerting that patients shouldn't be tempted to record on their end (which..." + (show)

Got it. Happy Day!

MGMolly | @Erinmfs | Jul 31, 2021

When I was checking in recently, in Rochester MN (Neuro Ophthalmology), I was asked if I'd like to do a telemedicine consult maybe next time. The idea is very inviting, although it's tough to dilate my eyes while I'm at home (funny). Has anybody else had a teleconsult with their doctor in Rochester?

Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Aug 1, 2021

In reply to @Erinmfs "When I was checking in recently, in Rochester MN (Neuro Ophthalmology), I was asked if I'd..." + (show)

Hi @Erinmfs I’ve had 2 telehealth visits with my doctors in Colorado. Both went very well! They were both with my neurologists. Did the doctor say that she would need to have your eyes dilated? Using eye equipment could be difficult! Let me know, it sounds very interesting!

Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Aug 1, 2021

In reply to @Erinmfs "When I was checking in recently, in Rochester MN (Neuro Ophthalmology), I was asked if I'd..." + (show)

@Erinmfs I wanted to let you know that I have moved your post into an existing discussion on telemedicine. Did you schedule your appointment or what was the outcome?