Many people have shown concern over accessing telemedicine for a wide range of infectious diseases. Before COVID-19, accessing online doctors for infectious diseases seemed an uphill task.

However, there has been a revolutionary shift towards telemedicine during the pandemic, especially for managing COVID-19 and similar infections.

Infectious diseases include all illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungal pathogens. Such infections may include meningitis, herpes, shingles, AIDS, and the long list goes on.

In this blog, we are going to explore the usage of telehealth in managing infectious diseases and what you can expect during your telehealth visit with an online doctor.

Having said that, let’s dive deep into the online world of infectious disease management!

Can You See An Online Doctor For Infectious Diseases?

After the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine practices have blossomed immensely in hospital and clinical settings. Today, patients suffering from different transmissible infectious diseases can easily access online doctors to manage their conditions efficiently.

Whether you need to consult a specialist for recurrent symptoms of COVID-19 or manage your existing condition at home, connecting with an online doctor through telehealth is easy.

However, every telemedicine clinic has certain rules and regulations before they manage a patient with an infectious disease. For example, a patient cannot be treated via telemedicine before informed consent is obtained from the patient, like other telemedicine consultations.

Many studies have been conducted to evaluate the usage of telemedicine for infectious diseases. One recent study concludes that telemedicine for managing infectious disease patients can offer multiple advantages, such as fewer in-person patient visits, reduced transmission of pathogens, and improved patient condition [1]. As a result, the spread of infectious diseases is largely reduced from person to person.

Which Infectious Diseases Can Be Managed Using Telemedicine?

You can access telemedicine for a wide range of infectious diseases, like COVID-19 infection, HIV, AIDS, chicken pox, polio, insects and tick-borne illnesses. In the US, multiple clinics and hospitals offer telemedicine services to their patients to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

Nevertheless, before you opt for your telehealth provider, you must explore their telehealth options for infectious diseases, as some telehealth services focus on treating conditions like TB or herpes. In contrast, others specialize in helping manage COVID-19 and its related care.

Therefore, before making a choice, you must check with your telehealth provider to ensure they offer the services you need.

What Can You Expect During A Telehealth Visit For Infectious Disease?

The agenda of your telehealth consultation depends on the type of visit you’re having with your doctor. Generally, your telehealth doctor can provide online care in various ways;

  1. Follow-up consultation:

If you’re suffering from any infectious disease, note that most clinics require an initial in-person appointment, and a follow-up telehealth appointment is recommended by your doctor.

During your follow-up consultation, your doctor might ask you about any new signs or symptoms that you have noticed. Let your doctor know if you notice any unusual signs or if your medicines aren’t relieving your symptoms.

  1. Prescribing medications:

Your telehealth can also prescribe you medications depending upon the type of infectious disease and its severity. If your symptoms are relieved, your teledoctor will also reduce your medicines or their doses accordingly.

  1. Medication counseling:

During your online video conference, your telehealth provider offers detailed guidance on the prescribed medications, including their dosage, precautions you need to take during your treatment plan, and potential side effects, if any.

  1. Address Your Queries:

You can engage with your telemedicine infectious disease doctor about any queries you have and resolve all your doubts regarding your treatment plan. This will help build a personalized approach between you and your teleprovider by promoting effective treatment outcomes for infectious diseases.

  1. Follow-ups and monitoring:

After your in-person initial assessments, your doctor might recommend follow-up appointments depending on the severity of your disease.

For instance, a telehealth doctor recommends a patient combating bacterial pneumonia a follow-up telemedicine session after he has gone through all the in-person initial assessments to monitor his future health status.

Is Infectious Disease Online Management Covered By Insurance?

Absolutely! There are many insurance plans that cover telehealth consultations for infectious diseases. But before you proceed with scheduling your appointment, you need to review your health plan first. Additionally, some telemedicine doctors do not accept insurance. Therefore, recheck your insurance coverage with your telehealth provider.

Takeaway

All in all, utilizing telehealth for a wide range of infectious diseases can help you manage your illness efficiently when you’re combating pesky pathogens. While you’re battling against infectious disease, accessing telemedicine will bridge long distances and provide timely interventions and personalized solutions to help you resolve your symptoms.

However, every telehealth provider has their own unique criteria for addressing infectious diseases to ensure personalized and effective care.

Some telehealth providers specialize in helping you manage tuberculosis at home, whereas others offer a comprehensive range of infectious disease management.

Therefore, before you book your telemedicine appointment for infectious diseases, check in with your telehealth doctor.

References:

[1] Shokri, F., Bahrainian, S., Tajik, F., Rezvani, E., Shariati, A., Nourigheimasi, S., Shahrebabaki, E. S., Ebrahimi, M., Shamoon, F., & Heidary, M. (2023). The potential role of telemedicine in the infectious disease pandemic with an emphasis on COVID‐19: A narrative review. Health Science Reports, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1024

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Focus On "Healthy Food Eating" Webinar

Chase L.
1733691371
The office is great . Very polite and accommodating . They also accept state insurance . No long wait time . I definitely recommend.
Jasmin B.
1733689368
I can hear with rib pain and was taken care of quickly. The guys in the front were quick and helped set up really fast. Dr. Lena Farah was great in explaining everything the pain could be from as well as what it could NOT be from which really helped assure me. She was super comprehensive as to what every symptom I could have was from. She was very educated and very nice when discussing what I came there for.
Princess T.
1732724168
Very helpful and nice
Kathy J.
1732656110
Very quick visit! Everyone was very polite and efficient. Thank you!
afreen S.
1732511879
This place was stunning! The staffs and doctors were presenting really friendly and kindly. And I loved how well-maintained and clean everything was!...
afrah I.
1732233352
I really love the hospitality in this urgent careFor ladies I recommend dr Lena farahShe is awesome very friendly down to earth person!Thank you once again
aidan S.
1732227279
I *love* the folks at this Rogers park location!! Over the past couple of years I've visited them for a wide range of things and each time I walk away feeling listened to, cared for and generally impressed.
Dionysius!
1731805075
Very attentive staff, made it in and out with my prescription. Thanks guys!
stephanie K.
1731804675
Amazing, fast and helped me.
David B.
1731626511
Efficient and pleasant service
jawad F.
1731429557
Professional and caring team .
mahmoud A.
1731182004
They are so kind and helpful. Thank you
Noor K.
1731110575
Very nice experience, would recommend. Everyone was helpful
Keywan W.
1731096027
Great doctors and great services
Josie B.
1731085035
quick easy help
George K.
1730991187
Beter service then my primary doctor. In and out in 25 minutes
Liam B.
1730829958
Very professional and courteous
natasha S.
1730824650
I was seen promptly. The sign-in process was easy, and the staff were friendly. It was clean space.
Simone H.
1730821733
Good quality care fast and reliable very polite staff definitely recommend
Carlos M.
1730580633
Family Urgent Care is great! Very knowledgeable. I appreciate the help. Thank you.
Samantha J.
1730422932
Friendly staff and great care.
frehiwot T.
1730412502
I had the quick help, they were all nice and professional. I highly recommend this urgent care
Suleman M.
1730131294
very nice and clean with lot of respect and good consultation, treated with all posible aspect.
Victoria D.
1729699611
Fast, friendly, and kind.
Nadia P.
1729698158
Very fast and professional service
brittany H.
1729612782
Very nice staff and helpful
Dina P.
1729607831
Got me in quick even though I was a walk in and answered all my questions
Beejay F.
1729116512
Very family friendly and reliable
Jean B.
1729010096
I walked in and in less than 1 1/2 hours I was out and on my way home. Very nice people.
SHARON L.
1728754338
Excellent service
Elizabeth F.
1728404102
Muy amables todos
×
js_loader

Focus on Healthy Eating!

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds