Why call a TelaDoc consulting physician?
The consulting physicians are another source of medical care that complements the services of a member’s primary care physician (PCP). TelaDoc coordinates care with members and their primary care physicians, as appropriate. If a member doesn’t have a PCP, the TelaDoc service can help the member obtain a consult from a consulting physician on a timely basis. Here are some of the reasons individuals utilize TelaDoc services: • Telephone medical consult fees are comparable to co-pays. • Busy private physicians are not always available when a patient prefers them to be. • When a member’s private physician is unable to see them on the same day they call, the TelaDoc service can provide a convenient alternative by arranging for the member to speak to a consulting physician in 3 hours or less. • When a trip to the doctor’s office is inconvenient or impossible, the TelaDoc membership service can arrange a convenient consult the same day. • A medical phone consultation can reduce or eliminate t
