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Telehealth Visits: How It Works, Explained Simply

A telehealth visit connects you with a clinician by phone or video. It works well for minor illnesses and quick follow-ups. A fact-checked patient-education video about telehealth visits — educational only, not medical advice.

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A telehealth visit connects you with a clinician by phone or video. It works well for minor illnesses and quick follow-ups. Prescription refills and reviewing results can happen this way too. You can join from home, or almost anywhere. It is not the right choice for an emergency, or a hands-on exam. A phone or computer is all you need. For the right problems, telehealth saves you a trip.

This video is educational only and is not medical advice. Every patient is different — talk to your provider about your specific situation.

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