5 Things You Should Know About Virtual Urgent Care Visits

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5 Things You Should Know About Virtual Urgent Care Visits

The Internet has transformed our lives. From the ways we stay connected with our family and friends, to how we search for restaurants and how we buy goods and services, everything has been affected by the internet and technology. Healthcare is no exception. Remote monitoring, hospital portals, and healthcare apps are improving healthcare accessibility. Virtual Urgent Care Visits are becoming commonplace, letting you have medical consultations with doctors on voice call from wherever you want. 

 

Things to Keep During a Virtual Urgent Care Visit


Virtual visits save a lot of time and money. They are the perfect solution for solving casual, day-to-day health issues. Did you know that from cold and flu to sprains and strains, a range of health conditions can be treated virtually? 

 

Carefully mother discussing healthcare treatment against kid disease

 

Taking a virtual urgent care visit for the first time can be a little unnerving though. Today, let’s look at a few things that you need to have with you for a virtual visit. 

 

1. Keep a Flashlight in Hand 


Make sure you have a flashlight handy because the doctor may ask you to use the flashlight to check your throat. You will need to hold the flashlight right above your mouth so that there is an ample amount of light in your mouth. With your other hand, you need to position your camera in a way that the doctor can get a good look. 

 

2. Have a Stable Internet Connection & Well-lit Environment


You can’t have a virtual urgent care visit if your internet keeps breaking up or if you are sitting in the dark. You need to be in a well-lit environment, with no distractions around you so you can concentrate on what your doctor is saying. But if you zone out, you don’t have to worry about the medications being prescribed to you as the doctors at WoW Health send you E-prescriptions after sessions.   

 

3. Keep Your Medical Records in Hand


Keep your medical records as the doctor might need your medical history before prescribing any medicine. Moreover, keep yourself prepared for any further tests that the doctor might ask you to get. It is preferable if you scan your documents and keep them in a pdf format, so it is easy for you to send them to your doctor immediately in a virtual healthcare visit. 

 

4. Make Sure that Your Concern is Virtually Resolvable 


Plot twist! Not all the concerns are virtually resolvable. So, ensure that your issue can be tackled on a video call and that you don’t need on-site assistance. Situations that could be resolved virtually include: 

  • Allergies

  • Mild cuts and skin rashes

  • Asthma

  • Pink eye

  • Cold and Flu Symptoms

  • Sprains and strains

  • COVID-19 Symptoms

  • UTI and yeast infections

  • Diarrhea and constipation

  • Vomiting


 

Note: if there is an emergency, run to the hospital. 

 

5. Test Your Video, Audio and Speakers on Your Device


Make sure that your device is in order. To avoid glitches your mobile software should be updated. Moreover, the speakers should be in apt condition so you hear the doctor properly and the microphone must be in a perfect order to make things work.

 

Tip: On WoW Health, you can avail of our memberships and enjoy unlimited discounts. 

 

Conclusion 


Virtual healthcare solutions and urgent care are taking over the world. They are affordable, time-saving, and to the point. You can avoid the spread of contagious diseases. For virtual meetings, you can keep a flashlight, choose a well-lit environment, assemble your medical history, and choose your budget wisely. 

For more information, visit WoW Health or contact us at 844-969-4325. Our doctors would gladly resolve your healthcare concerns and give you the best advice. 

 

FAQs


Q1. What are the pros of virtual urgent care?


Virtual assistance has various pros. One of the pros includes that if you have a contagious disease, then virtual care helps you in preventing the spread of it. This keeps the environment healthy. Moreover, it is more accessible and cheaper than the other modes. Hence, you can opt for this wellness program due to the perks that come alongside this. 

 

Q2. When did telehealth start?


Telehealth began in the 1960s.