The Internet has revolutionized a patient's ability to research his or her own health problems and independently discover the available options of treatment, including online ordering of prescription medications. We encourage you to review all medication information before making a decision to submit a consultation form to our physicians.
Many patients prefer the anonymity of an online consultation as opposed to a possibly embarrassing conversation with one's personal physician. The patient benefits from the latest technology. Although computers are often dismissed as dehumanizing, their use in online consultations and diagnosis greatly eases the patients' anxiety about discussing their medical conditions. It is not our position that the Internet could ever replace the importance of seeing your doctor regularly, in person. It is important that you seriously consider a full physical exam specifically to evaluate possible causes for your problem. The issuance of medication does not replace the need for a physical exam.
How Does An Online Consultation Work?
Online consultations are a new concept in health care that utilize the Internet to improve patient access to physician care. The patient does not receive a traditional physical exam by the physician, but rather completes an online questionnaire and communicates with the physician using our secure online communication tool. Although online consultations will never take the place of traditional medicine, they do provide a means for patients to receive treatment for a limited number of conditions that, in certain circumstances, may not require a physical exam.