Virtual clinics - les cliniques virtuelles
The first online clinic was opened in Hawaii at the beginning of 2009 by Blue Cross Shield Association in cooperation with American Well. The patient can contact the doctor directly on the clinic's website, equipped with a computer, internet and a camera. The patient through this service does not need to take an appointment or to move, especially if the doctor and patient on the same geographical area.
When the patient is unable to travel, be traveling, or need medical follow-up in case of chronic illness or immediate help, and even visit visits are not necessary. Virtual clinics are very effective. According to American Well, in addition to facilitating access to medical services, 50% of the doctor's visit to his clinic.
The first online clinic was opened in Hawaii at the beginning of 2009 by Blue Cross Shield Association in cooperation with American Well. The patient can contact the doctor directly on the clinic's website, equipped with a computer, internet and a camera. The patient through this service does not need to take an appointment or to move, especially if the doctor and patient on the same geographical area.
When the patient is unable to travel, be traveling, or need medical follow-up in case of chronic illness or immediate help, and even visit visits are not necessary. Virtual clinics are very effective. According to American Well, in addition to facilitating access to medical services, 50% of the doctor's visit to his clinic.
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