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How to Prepare and Make the Most of Your Telemedicine Appointment

Learn the best ways to prepare for a telemedicine appointment with your doctor and how to make the most of the virtual visit.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on August 31, 2023

If you’ve decided to give telemedicine a try, there are some things you can do beforehand to make the most of the virtual visit. After all, you don’t want to spend your entire telemedicine appointment trying to figure out why your microphone isn’t working. Luckily, many telemedicine platforms make it easy for you to get prepped and have a successful appointment.

Once you’ve prepared for your virtual visit, you should be all set to have a great telemedicine appointment. The good news is that it will get a little bit easier, and you’ll have a little more confidence, after each visit.

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References

American Academy of Dermatology. (2023). Telemedicine: How to Prepare for Your Appointment.

Department of Health and Human Services. (2023). Preparing for a virtual visit.

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