5 reasons to try an online virtual clinic in Saskatchewan
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In a world, where
everything has become fast-paced and there is a lot to do in very little time;
the emergence of telemedicine and virtual online clinics has made life easy for
many. With all the medicine-related facilities just a click away, the worldwide
web has yet again proven that its correct usage can benefit millions!
2020: the year
“virtual” became the new “reality”
Long before the
pandemic began, virtual clinics had begun to gain popularity owing to the
feasibility and high calibre of online consultation. However, from the
beginning of 2020, as businesses, the education systems, and just about
everything went online, virtual clinics became a reality in the healthcare
system. Given below is a list of merits of online
virtual clinics in Saskatchewan:
1. Time is money,
and money is well … money!
Many patients tend
to travel from various parts of the country just to book an appointment with
their desired doctor. This can be attributed to a lack of experienced doctors
in their residential area. Once the appointment is booked, another trip is
undertaken for the consultation, which unfortunately is not the end of such
trips. Follow-ups and emergency visits can reduce cost-effectiveness by
increasing expenditure on gas, childcare, and other supportive equipment for
the elderly and handicapped. In the long run, more time and money investment
are required.
With virtual clinics, you can schedule a
consultation at a day and time that is suitable for you, all the while
eliminating the hassle of paying increased fees as well as reducing waiting
time, which is not ideal for the elderly and those with chronic and
debilitating illnesses.
2. Minimizing
physical contact, thus combating increased infection transmission: say bye to
Covid-19
Social distancing
is another reason why people have begun to opt for telemedicine. Covid-19 took
the world by storm when the first case was diagnosed in early 2020, ever since
then social distancing has seeped into our everyday lives at a level where
physical contact with strangers can be anxiety-inducing; let alone a healthcare
provider who tends to millions of patients every day.
3. Doctors,
doctors everywhere! The cherry on top? One-on-one consultation!
Owing to the availability of countless doctors
and physicians, you can schedule an appointment anywhere around the world.
That’s right! How many times have you heard about a highly qualified doctor at
the opposite end of the globe? But the expenses prevented you from getting an
appointment. Say goodbye to these expenses!
Furthermore, it is interesting to note that in
physical clinics, consultants are less likely to give their patients undivided
attention, due to the long line of waiting patients. Another benefit of virtual
online clinics is the fact that physicians are in no rush to cater to other
patients and may even be able to counsel you better and cater to your specific
needs as opposed to an in-person consultation.
4. Luxury: now a
necessity
Due to the
advancement in technology and increase in the availability of products that
make life easier for the masses, the general population has become dependent on
luxuries, and life without them has seemingly become difficult.
Virtual consultation can be done in the comfort
of your home, with the heating or air-conditioner on, depending on what your
need is. You can sit on your bed or couch, in whichever attire makes you feel
at ease. Sounds like a dream, right? Not anymore!
5. Referral to
in-person consultation if need be
If your doctor
feels that your case needs to be consulted in person, you may be referred to
specialists from the virtual appointment. This is a hassle-free process.
CONCLUSION
It is safe to say
that within a few years, virtual clinics will be running the business, and this
can be seen from recurrent times. Regardless of what your health condition is,
it is recommended to switch to the future of medicine i.e., virtual online
clinics. Prescriptions and clinical laboratory tests are provided by the
doctors, and if the need for an in-person appointment is eliminated, your
future correspondence with the doctor can be purely virtual.
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