Telehealth

Doctor's visits are essential to maintaining good health, but they take time away from your home and work life. These visits can be cumbersome to schedule and could expose you to pathogens carried by other patients. Maintain your health at home with telehealth visits with Kyle Netzger, FNP-C, and the team at OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Many of your essential health needs and chronic conditions can be easily managed remotely. Call the office or request an appointment online today. 

What is telehealth?

Telehealth uses electronic communication in real-time to provide you with essential health care. Telehealth allows doctors to effectively evaluate your health, answer questions, and offer treatment recommendations, all from the comfort of your home.

OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care employs a secure telehealth platform to deliver telehealth using video-conferencing, audio communication, and sometimes text messaging with your phone, tablet, or computer.

What types of medical issues can be treated with telemedicine?

The team at OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care offers telehealth visits to manage chronic diseases, assess medication efficacy, and conduct follow-up visits. You may also pursue a telemedicine appointment for issues such as:

• Nasal congestion
• Allergies
• Headaches
• Arthritis
• Fever, cough, and flu
• Skin infections or rashes
• Cholesterol and other blood test reviews
• Insect bites or stings
• Some women’s and men’s health care questions
• Diabetes management
• Fatigue

The doctors can also manage issues, such as psoriasis, eczema, and hives, through telehealth visits. Of course, life-threatening events, such as heart attacks, strokes, and deep wounds, aren’t appropriate for telehealth visits. If you have any doubt, call the office and the staff can direct you to the best type of appointment.

What are the benefits of telehealth?

One of the apparent benefits of telehealth is convenience. You can attend your appointment from work or home with no travel interruption to your day.

Another advantage is the ability to maintain social distance while still getting your health needs met. You don’t have to wait in a clinic with other sick patients or come into physical contact with staff members.

Should you have a condition that makes travel to the office difficult or care for small children or the infirm, you can stay home but still visit with a highly-qualified medical expert.

Telehealth is simple and easy to use, even for those who aren’t technologically savvy. No need to download specific software or create an account. You use any phone, tablet, or computer that has a camera and a microphone.

Are telehealth visits private?

You can see the team at OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care from anywhere for a video call. All data during the visit is encrypted. Sessions are anonymous, and no information shared at the appointment is stored. OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care’s telehealth platform adheres to all HIPAA, PIPEDA, and GDPR data privacy requirements. 

To learn more about telehealth or schedule your convenient, safe, private medical visit, call the office of OhanaMed Virtual Urgent Care to schedule or request an appointment online today.