Convenient Care from Anywhere : TeleHealth Services
For patients seeking more accessible, affordable healthcare options, telehealth services can provide the right balance of convenience, cost, and quality. At Patient Focus Physicians Associates, we leverage secure video and phone technologies to offer patients a variety of telehealth services between routine in-person visits.
Follow-Up Appointments
- Video or phone consultations instead of office visits for routine check-ins and follow-ups.
- Monitoring of chronic conditions and medication management to minimize complications between appointments.
- Screening for common illnesses with diagnostic assessments and prescriptions provided as needed.
- Labs and imaging orders with results reviewed and treatment implications discussed during virtual visits.
- Refilling prescriptions after assessments of progress, responses to medication, and side effect reports.
Specialist eConsults
When external expertise is needed:
- Secure video or phone introductions with relevant specialists based on patients’ requirements.
- Evaluation and recommendations regarding diagnosis, testing, or treatment options.
- Clarification of specialists’ notes, recommendations, and follow-up plans post-appointment.
- Ongoing monitoring and primary care management between specialist visits as needed.
Remote Patient Monitoring
When appropriate, we utilize:
- Digital devices to measure key vitals, allow symptom tracking, and streamline reporting.
- Wireless devices to ensure proper medication usage and adherence between appointments.
- Access to medical records, historical data, and care plans to facilitate proactive interventions as needed.
- Algorithms for automated alerts indicating potential health status changes requiring physician review.
Virtual Assisted Living
For appropriate patients, we offer
- Real-time video or audio support for medication management, personal care, and daily activity reminders.
- Remote assistance monitoring high-risk behaviors that impact safety.
- Accessibility for family members to check in on loved ones’ needs and well-being.
- Coordination with community resources, local agencies, and family caregivers to facilitate care at home.
Convenience and Cost Effectiveness
Telehealth services:
- More appointment availability due to fewer time restrictions compared to in-office visits.
- Greater accessibility for patients with disability, mobility issues, or transportation difficulties.
- Reduced costs including travel expenses, parking fees, and time away from work or caregiving duties.
- Faster diagnosis and treatment initiation for time-sensitive conditions.
- Continuity of care between in-person visits through ongoing virtual support and monitoring.
A Human Touch
Despite being virtual, we aim to deliver:
- A personal connection through secure video and audio that facilitates rapport, trust, and communication.
- Reassurance, validation, and empathy for any concerns that arise.
- Responsiveness to address questions, clarify recommendations and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- A caring presence during difficult times that supplements medical expertise.
If you’re seeking a more convenient, accessible solution for ongoing primary and specialty care needs between routine visits, please contact us to learn more about our telehealth services. Our goal is to leverage technology safely and effectively to enhance – not replace – the human side of healthcare so you receive the personalized support and medical expertise you need, where and when you need it most.