Telehealth

When you or a loved one needs medical care, waiting for an appointment is not always easy. Telehealth offers the chance to get the care you need, when and where you need it, which is why Christopher Romig, MD, and the team at HealthQuest Wellness make telehealth services available to residents of Newport Beach, California, and the surrounding region. You can book a visit online or over the phone when you’re ready to learn more.

How does telehealth work?

Telehealth is simply the merging of top-quality medical care with communications technology. While COVID-19 brought a great deal of attention to telehealth, the concept has been used for generations. As soon as most American households were equipped with a telephone, people have been connecting with their medical practitioners remotely.

Thanks to advancements in technology, people are now able to see their practitioners in real time through high-quality digital video. Providers can visually assess patients, discuss symptoms, and provide care remotely. 

Telehealth is undeniably convenient, whether you’re a busy parent who needs quick answers on a child’s symptoms or an executive who needs to handle medical needs in a way that aligns with your hectic schedule. But it’s also an essential service for people with mobility issues or compromised immune systems and for whom an office visit is not ideal.   

What kinds of medical services can be delivered through telehealth?

Of course, there are limits to the types of care you can get through a telehealth visit. A broken bone, deep laceration, or serious acute health issues still need to be assessed and treated in person. But you might be surprised to learn all of the ways that telehealth can meet your needs. 

Many common illnesses can be diagnosed during a telehealth appointment. Some examples include:

• Coughing
• Fever
• Skin rash
• Nausea or diarrhea
• Urinary tract infection
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Digestive issues

Telehealth is also a wonderful way to receive chronic disease management services. 

How should I prepare for my telehealth visit?

Taking a few moments to prepare for your visit helps you make the most of a telehealth appointment. Begin by thinking about where to set up. Find a place that is out of the main flow of traffic and quiet enough that you can hear and be heard clearly. 

Lighting is also important. Your practitioner needs to see you to properly assess your condition. Natural light from a window is great, but you can also move a lamp or two to achieve optimal lighting. 

Finally, be sure to set up near a power source so you don’t have to worry about losing battery power during the visit. You can conduct telehealth visits using a desktop, laptop, tablet, or even a video-enabled cell phone. 

When you’re ready to give telehealth a try, reach out to Health Quest Wellness online or by phone to schedule a visit.