Have your tried a virtual consultation?
Have you tried a virtual consultation?
Virtual doctors’ appointments have been becoming increasingly common for a while as they help to make healthcare more convenient.[1][2] With COVID-19 part of all of our lives now, a virtual appointment could be an ideal solution for some situations, in particular by reducing the risk of infection caused by close contact.[3][4] If you can’t get to your doctor, for whatever reason, you may not need to abandon your appointment – you might be able to have one in the comfort of your living room instead, sometimes via a video call facility like FaceTime or Skype.[2][5]
6 ways to make a virtual consultation work for you:
- Find a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed.[6]
- Make notes beforehand with anything you’d like to discuss - be specific about your concerns, symptoms and questions.[6]
- Try to take pictures in bright, natural light, without makeup, and from a few different angles.[6]
- Stick to any advice or instructions that you’re given.[6]
Although you may still need to see a healthcare professional in person, a virtual consultation could give you what you need, including advice, peace of mind and a treatment plan.[2][6]
If you have concerns about COVID-19 and receiving biological or immunosuppressant treatment, EUROPSO, the European umbrella organisation for psoriasis movements, states that this is not an at-risk group for developing severe forms of coronavirus.[8] They ask that patients don’t make changes to treatment regimens without speaking to a healthcare professional.[8] Please visit their website for more information.
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