{"id":26472,"date":"2021-08-08T22:37:28","date_gmt":"2021-08-08T22:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/?p=26472"},"modified":"2023-06-09T07:16:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T07:16:14","slug":"getting-started-with-virtual-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/getting-started-with-virtual-healthcare\/?lang=ce","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with Virtual Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:34px; color:#000000; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Started with Virtual Healthcare<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:18px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to alter our world, doctors and clinics are\u00a0being forced\u00a0to adopt virtual healthcare more rapidly than in the past. In fact, your provider may have recently asked you to switch to virtual visits, also known as telemedicine or telehealth.\u00a0 In some cases, they are\u00a0now the only option for those who require non-emergency care.<\/p>\n<p>While virtual healthcare\u00a0is not new, its use has understandably spiked in recent weeks. With social\u00a0or physical distancing becoming the new normal, virtual care is something we will all need to become more familiar with.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re trying out virtual visits with your provider, here\u2019s a few facts and tips to help you get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-24176 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24176 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Virtual_Healthcare_Blog.jpg\" alt='' title='Virtual_Healthcare_Blog' height=\"700\" width=\"1050\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Virtual_Healthcare_Blog.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Virtual_Healthcare_Blog-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Virtual_Healthcare_Blog-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Virtual_Healthcare_Blog-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Virtual_Healthcare_Blog-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Virtual_Healthcare_Blog-291x194.jpg 291w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Virtual_Healthcare_Blog-399x266.jpg 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-16626 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-16626 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Telehealth-Visit-1030x687.jpeg\" alt='' title='Telehealth Visit' height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Telehealth-Visit-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Telehealth-Visit-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Telehealth-Visit-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Telehealth-Visit-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Telehealth-Visit-291x194.jpeg 291w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Telehealth-Visit-399x266.jpeg 399w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Telehealth-Visit.jpeg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:18px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Healthcare at a distance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/media-center\/kits\/telemedicine-and-telehealth.html\">Telemedicine<\/a>\u00a0is the practice of using technology to deliver medical care at a distance. During a virtual healthcare visit, a\u00a0healthcare provider\u00a0in one location uses a HIPAA compliant video conferencing system to deliver care to you\u00a0at a different site.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a new take on the old school\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/open-future\/2020\/03\/31\/telemedicine-is-essential-amid-the-covid-19-crisis-and-after-it\">house call<\/a>. Except in this case, it saves both you and your doctor a trip and lessens the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 or another illness.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about\u00a0<a href=\"\/a-and-d-connect-app\/why-connected\">why we like virtual healthcare so much<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:18px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>What you\u2019ll need<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Specifics may differ depending on your own medical history, but here are a few essential items to acquire so you can get the most out of your virtual doctor\u2019s appointment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/category\/weight-scales\">Scale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/category\/thermometers\">Thermometer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/category\/blood-pressure-monitors\/upper-arm-monitors\">Blood pressure monitor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pulse Oximeter<\/li>\n<li>A computer, smart phone or tablet with a screen, camera and microphone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-16622 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-16622 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-1030x759.png\" alt='' title='Connectedproducts' height=\"759\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-1030x759.png 1030w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-768x566.png 768w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-1536x1132.png 1536w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-1500x1106.png 1500w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-705x520.png 705w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-291x215.png 291w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts-399x294.png 399w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Connectedproducts.png 1746w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-16624 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-16624 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Help-Your-Doctor-Help-You-1030x687.jpeg\" alt='' title='Help Your Doctor Help You' height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Help-Your-Doctor-Help-You-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Help-Your-Doctor-Help-You-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Help-Your-Doctor-Help-You-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Help-Your-Doctor-Help-You-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Help-Your-Doctor-Help-You-291x194.jpeg 291w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Help-Your-Doctor-Help-You-399x266.jpeg 399w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Help-Your-Doctor-Help-You.jpeg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:18px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Help your doctor help you<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Beyond having the right tools, you should also have\u00a0information about your health on hand. Basically, the more information you can give your doctor, the more information they can give you.<\/p>\n<p>That means tracking your vitals like temperature, weight, and blood pressure.\u00a0 For those with hypertension, a daily log of your blood pressure can help your doctor determine how well your blood pressure is being maintained.<\/p>\n<p>For the record, these are good things to have for an in-office visit as well. However, when your visit is remote, they become essential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:18px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Maintaining health\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These days, staying healthy, both physically and mentally, is critical. Here are some steps you can take to focus on your heart health while you are sheltering in place:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Because hypertension is so\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/hypertension-and-covid-19\">closely related to COVID-19<\/a>, taking and recording your blood pressure daily is vital. \u00a0Here&#8217;s a\u00a0<a href=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/4%20week%20logbook.pdf\">handy 4 week logbook<\/a>\u00a0you can use, or download an app, like\u00a0<a href=\"\/a-and-d-connect-app\">A&amp;D Connect<\/a>, to keep track electronically.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/10-foods-that-lower-blood-pressure\">healthy diet<\/a>, and resist the urge to snack on\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/salt-and-its-impact-on-blood-pressure-and-what-to-do-about-it\">high sodium snacks<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to exercise &#8211; there are many exercise resources available online and workouts you can do from home without special equipment, like\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/national-yoga-month-using-yoga-to-lower-blood-pressure\">yoga<\/a>, or even taking a walk around the neighborhood.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-lower-stress-level-and-blood-pressure\">Reduce stress<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; don&#8217;t forget to unplug from media and take time to unwind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-20  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-16625 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-16625 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lead-by-Example-1030x688.jpeg\" alt='' title='Lead by Example' height=\"688\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lead-by-Example-1030x688.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lead-by-Example-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lead-by-Example-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lead-by-Example-705x471.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lead-by-Example-291x194.jpeg 291w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lead-by-Example-399x266.jpeg 399w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lead-by-Example.jpeg 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_social_share  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:18px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>With the evolving response to COVID-19, there\u2019s a lot of constantly changing information. During this time of uncertainty, it\u2019s more important than ever to focus on your health. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your heart health and COVID-19, reach out to your doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box av-social-sharing-box-icon   avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  av-social-sharing-box-same-width av-social-sharing-center '><div class=\"av-share-box\"><ul class=\"av-share-box-list noLightbox\"><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/getting-started-with-virtual-healthcare\/?lang=ce&#038;t=Getting%20Started%20with%20Virtual%20Healthcare' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Facebook' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-twitter' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\" href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Getting%20Started%20with%20Virtual%20Healthcare&#038;url=https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/?p=26472' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Twitter' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-whatsapp' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on WhatsApp\" href='https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/getting-started-with-virtual-healthcare\/?lang=ce' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on WhatsApp' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-mail' ><a  aria-label=\"Share by Mail\" href="http://nthpro.com/health/mailto:?subject=Getting%20Started%20with%20Virtual%20Healthcare&#038;body=https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/getting-started-with-virtual-healthcare\/?lang=ce" aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share by Mail'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic continues to alter our world, doctors and clinics are\u00a0being forced\u00a0to adopt virtual healthcare more rapidly than in the past. 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