Telemedicine was already in development when the COVID-19 pandemic pushed it to the forefront of medical care. Both in-office and virtual care appointments have a place in your family’s healthcare. At South Central Family Practice Clinic in Soldotna, Alaska, we’re on board with HIPAA-compliant virtual appointments.
An in-office appointment for you or a family member might require you to arrange time away from school or work, coordinate multiple schedules, and commute a long distance. Then there’s sometimes time lost to waiting rooms and filling prescriptions.
Instead, using the convenience of modern technology, telemedicine brings your appointment to you in your home, in your office, or at your school. It’s a tremendous time-saver when you’re juggling multiple responsibilities, allowing you to leverage your time to your own best advantage.
You may also reduce your risk of illness by avoiding common-use areas where other sick patients are present.
The flip side of being exposed to illness is helping others bypass exposure to yours. When you have minor respiratory ailments, like colds, the flu, or similar conditions, it’s an ideal time to touch base with Dr. Gladys Bailon and her team remotely.
This gives us a chance to assess you virtually and check for signs that you aren’t in a high-risk situation. The same holds for seasonal allergies and sinus problems. We can suggest care regimens that keep you comfortable without seeing you in the office.
Other appointments that translate well to telemedicine include:
Whenever physical symptoms are mild, or you can monitor them at home (temperature, blood pressure, respiration, etc.), it’s worth considering a telemedicine appointment. We’ll let you know if an office visit would be better suited.
When physical symptoms are a concern, it’s better to visit our team in person. Most obviously, this would include fractures, sprains, or wounds involving bleeding. Additional reasons to schedule an in-person visit may include:
At South Central Family Practice Clinic, we also offer walk-in and urgent care services for more serious healthcare needs, including:
In-person care remains crucial for many healthcare needs, but telemedicine provides accessibility and convenience for routine medical matters. Contact South Central Family Practice Clinic by phone or online to schedule an in-person or telemedicine visit today.
