Imagine not physically having to visit the doctor’s office for every medical concern. With virtual care, that’s a reality.
Virtual care – also referred to as telemedicine – is the ability to provide primary care from a distance; it’s a secure platform that allows patients to connect with healthcare providers for virtual visits through text and video conversations.
While most Copeman Healthcare practitioners already practice a version of virtual care now through email, text or phone, recent technological advances now allow clients to contact a nurse practitioner instantly through their smart phone or tablet. For example, clients who travel or who are constantly on the go will now be able to videoconference with a nurse practitioner and avoid lost hours at work or away from family. Virtual care means taking a child out of school in order to get to a clinic before it closes will be a thing of the past. Imagine how it will alleviate the pressure on caregivers with elderly or palliative loved ones at home who are difficult to transport.
As a 24/7 service, virtual care is also a great option for after-hour care, preventing unnecessary trips to the emergency room for non-emergency issues in the evening or on weekends. It can also be used for online second opinions, virtual prescription renewals and home monitoring of certain conditions. Virtual care is an exciting new development in our service offering and will provide you with one more timely and convenient option for care. We at Copeman Healthcare are excited about this addition to our service offering. It’s just one more way for us to keep delivering collaborative, timely and cutting-edge medicine – now and into the future!
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contact Tia Young at 604 889 8343 or
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