6 Tips and Tricks to Make Your Virtual Healthcare Appointment Successful
Stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements from COVID-19 have led many doctors and those in the healthcare profession to conduct visits with patients virtually. That means patients “meet” with a licensed physician through either video consultation or phone call.
Mental Health Physician vs. Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference?
There are many different types of care Canadians can access to help with their physical and mental health. When it comes to your overall health, you may be given the opportunity to see a physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, or therapist. Each designation involves different training, credentials, certification, focus, and approaches.
How Does an Online Doctor’s Appointment Work?
Canadians have been using virtual care for years, but many more discovered the convenience of using an online doctor’s appointment during the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, if you had a doctor’s appointment during the pandemic, chances are it was over the phone or on a video call.
How to Get an Online Doctor’s Prescription in Ontario
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of virtual goods and services of all types, and virtual health has been no exception to this. In fact, by September 2020, 83% of physicians had provided at least one virtual care service, up from 48% in February 2020.