TeleMedicine, how to have a good visit

Telemedicine is a great tool, especially during this unusual time of pandemic. These are some tips to help you to have a successful visit with your doctor.

Equipment

• Best is to use: a laptop
  • has a built in camera and microphone
  • the screen is adequate
  • Keyboard is available
• For Desktop computer
  • You have to add a camera, microphone and speaker
  • Provide the best result if available
• Smart Phone
  • Convenient
  • Has a small screen
  • Harder to control, no mouse

Connection

• Wired computer is best
• WiFi is better than cellphone signal

Before you connect

• Turn on some lights, so your face will not look too dark
• Try to video chat with your friend, to make sure your camera and microphone are working
• Collect all your medication bottles, in case if you have to show the bottle to your doctor
• Take your own blood pressure and temperature if available.
  • Buying an automatic blood pressure machine will be a good investment.
• Write some notes, to remind yourself of the questions that you may have

During visit

• Adjust the camera position, so that
  • Your face, shoulders are visible to the doctor
• Turn off TV and close the door to avoid background noise.
• Speak slowly and close to the microphone if possible
• Look at the camera
• Now connect to the doctor