What Can We Treat Through a Telemed Visit?
Non-emergency conditions such as:
- Med check (if the patient has had an in-person WC or med check in the past 6 months)
- Most rashes
- Vaccine or behavioral health counseling
- Discussion of labs results
- Follow up for simple illnesses or injuries unless things are worse
- Minor cold-like symptoms in which a COVID test is not needed
- New parenting questions
- Constipation, emesis, or diarrhea that is not an acute abdomen and the patient is hydrating
Grey zone - ask a provider:
- Acute minor injuries
- Fever
- Falls
- Ear recheck
Telemed Visit not appropriate for:
- Ear infection evaluation
- Strep throat
- Asthma or any respiratory complaints
- Possible broken bones