What conditions are not appropriate for an online visit with a women's health clinician?
Conditions requiring a physical examination will need to be seen in person. Many diagnoses and treatment plans can be started online, however physical examinations or lab tests may be recommended for irregular bleeding, yeast infections, and hemorrhoids. Your online provider can provide counseling for typical presentations of endometriosis, vulvodynia, and pelvic pain however for more unusual or severe cases you may be referred for an in-person examination.
This page offers general health information to facilitate discussion with your telemedicine provider. Every patient is different, so your treatment will be personalized just for you. Providers may recommend different treatment options or in-person care. When you see a clinician on Amwell, you will receive a diagnosis and treatment in a matter of minutes so you can get back to feeling well.
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.
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.
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.
Women's health encompasses a broad spectrum of care — focused on the treatment and diagnosis of conditions that affect a woman's physical and mental well-being throughout life.
You woke up with a red gooey eye. Or you have a fever, cough, and feel very tired. Or maybe you simply want an expert to answer some medical questions for you. If you can’t get an appointment with your primary care physician (PCP) for 2 weeks, what can you do? Is a telehealth appointment safe? Will you get good care?
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