How can a physician be sure that a webVisit accurately captures a patient’s true health status or concerns, so that appropriate treatment is recommended to the patient during the webVisit?
The interaction between patient and doctor through a webVisit is handled in a structured way for limited conditions. The online consultation can be used only for non-emergency conditions. The online form provides a framework that helps physicians collect adequate, condition-specific information that will be useful for making clinically appropriate decisions.
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