How to Use Telehealth for Doctor Visits

See your doctor from home using video calls on your phone, tablet, or computer.

In this guide (7 steps):

1.What is telehealth?
2.When to use telehealth
3.Set up your account
4.Prepare for your visit
5.During the appointment
6.Medicare coverage
7.After the visit

What is telehealth?

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Telehealth lets you visit your doctor through a video call on your phone, tablet, or computer. It's real medical care — the doctor can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and order tests.

When to use telehealth

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Good for: cold/flu symptoms, medication refills, follow-up visits, mental health, rashes, minor injuries, chronic condition check-ins. Not ideal for: emergencies, chest pain, serious injuries, procedures.

Set up your account

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Ask your doctor if they offer telehealth. They'll direct you to their platform (MyChart, Doxy.me, Zoom for Healthcare, etc.). Create an account and fill out any forms before your appointment.

Prepare for your visit

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Find a quiet, well-lit room. Test your camera and microphone. Have your medication list ready. Write down your symptoms and questions. Charge your device.

During the appointment

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Log in 5 minutes early. Look at the camera (not the screen) for eye contact. Speak clearly and describe symptoms in detail. Show any visible issues on camera.

Medicare coverage

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Medicare covers many telehealth services, especially since 2020. You'll pay the same copay as an in-person visit. Check with your plan for specific coverage details.

After the visit

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The doctor sends prescriptions electronically to your pharmacy. Follow-up instructions appear in your patient portal. Save your visit summary for your records.

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