Benefits of telehealth
Telehealth appointments are increasing in popularity among patients. There are many benefits to telehealth, including:
- Convenience decreases commute time, time off from work, need for childcare
- Can address health issues wherever patients are, even from the comfort of home
- Limiting physical contact reduces everyone’s exposure to COVID-19
- Can shorten wait times to see a provider
- Expand the range of access to for patients who live further away (some restrictions may apply)
What types of care can I get using telehealth?
You might be surprised by the variety of care you can get through telehealth. Your provider’s office will decide whether telehealth is right for your healthcare needs.
You can log into your patient portal, use a smartphone, computer or other electronic device to easily connect with your provider.
Telehealth Instructions
Platte Valley Internal Medicine & Pulmonary provides Telehealth Visits through our patient portal or through a link sent to you in an email or text message.
Patient Portal
1. Sign into your patient portal
2. On the main screen it will have your appointment listed under the appointment box.
3. Click on the orange video camera
4. Allow access to your microphone and camera (this must be done in order to connect with your provider)
5. Follow the prompts
6. Your provider will be notified you are waiting and will join the appointment
Email
1. You will receive a link in your email
2. Click on the link, this will take you to your appointment
3. Click on the orange video camera
4. Allow access to your microphone and camera (this must be done in order to connect with your provider)
5. Follow the prompts
6. Your provider will be notified you are waiting and will join the appointment
Text
1. You will receive a link in your email
2. Click on the link, this will take you to your appointment
3. Click on the orange video camera
4. Allow access to your microphone and camera (this must be done in order to connect with your provider)
5. Follow the prompts
6. Your provider will be notified you are waiting and will join the appointment