Telehealth can also involve supportive services that help streamline your care. For example, the team might ask you to record and upload measurements of your blood pressure or blood sugar, or track your weight between office visits if you’re on a physician-supervised weight loss plan. 

When can I use telehealth?

There are many services you can access with telehealth instead of an office visit. While you should still come in for certain medical tests like X-rays and bloodwork, and for in-office procedures like injections, you can use telehealth for:

• Medication management
• Chronic disease management
• Mental health assessments
• Prescription refills
• Weight loss follow-ups 
• Follow-up visits after treatments
• Basic physical exams

Your physician might tell you to come in for an initial in-person examination so they can offer more effective and precise care with telehealth for future visits.