Can Amwell physicians diagnose a chronic condition?
No. Because diagnoses of chronic conditions require specialized tests with specific equipment, they cannot diagnose your chronic condition. In order to see an Amwell physician for chronic care management, you will first need a diagnosis of that condition from a physician you have seen in person.
If you've never had an online psychiatry visit before, you might have some questions about how the process works. Dr. Churi, Amwell’s staff psychiatrist, shares answers and helpful information about telepsychiatry.
The holidays are right around the corner and many of us are thinking about how to not gain those extra pounds. However, it's not just our weight we should be worried about — we should also focus on keeping our gut healthy this holiday season. Our gut does much more than digest food — it also has an important immune function. Keep your digestive tract strong and healthy for the holidays and new year by following these 5 easy tips:
Congratulations; you’ve made the decision to consider online therapy. My goal here is to provide more clarity about the experience from my perspective as a therapist, my professional experiences working with individuals online, and what you can expect from an online visit.
In February 2020, as COVID-19 began to spread and surge across the United States, the CDC advised physicians and the public to engage in social distancing and seek care virtually via telehealth when needed. Since March 2020, the use of telehealth has risen by over 50% compared to that same time period in March 2019, and it continues to rise.
