Care for Womens Medical Group now offers video-based telemedicine, so you can stay home and still receive care!
Telemedicine lets you connect to your provider remotely over video, and is a great alternative for visits that do not need a physical exam. Telemedicine visits are great for: follow-up visits, reviewing your labs and test results, medication questions and refills.
We are here to help keep you and your family healthy and safe as we navigate Coronavirus (COVID-19) together.
We offer video-based telemedicine, so you can stay home and still receive care! You must be an existing Care for Womens Medical Group patient and have a scheduled appointment to access our telemedicine support.
What Type of Appointments Can I Book through Telemedine?
Gynecology telemedicine visits for established patients:
- Contraception (birth control) counselingVaginitis symptoms (vaginal discharge, itching and pain)
- UTI symptoms
- Irregular bleeding
- Follow up on lab results, pelvic pain, review ultrasounds, endometriosis
- Lactation (breast feeding) consulting and breast pain
- Prescription refills
- Infertility follow up
Obstetrics telemedicine visits for established patients:
- OB problem visits such as vaginal discharge or any of the visit reasons listed in the Gynecology visit reasons.
- Positive Pregnancy Test- if you have a positive pregnancy test and are under 7 weeks, we can do your first visit via telemedicine. If you are 7 weeks and above, we can schedule your first visit in conjunction with an ultrasound in our office
- 6-week postpartum visits
- Mental health/postpartum depression
Internet connection required.
No downloads or accounts
No need to download software or create an account. Just use a browser on a computer or device with a camera and microphone.
Call Today to Book Your Appointment – 909-579-0806
More About Telemedicine
How does Telemedicine work?
Telemedicine house-calls are setup so that patients can interact with a doctor through virtual online appointments.
During a Telemedicine house-call, a Care for Womens Medical Group provider will speak to patients as they would during a face-to-face interaction. For example, patients will still be asked about:
- Their symptoms and how they’re feeling.
- Any medications they’re currently taking.
- Any relevant information about the condition they’re calling about.
As with face-to-face visits, a Telemedicine chat is a two-way conversation. Patients are encouraged to ask questions, seek advice and interact with the Care for Womens Medical Group provider on the other end.
Why are Telemedicine visits important?
Telemedicine visits are a great tool for a number of reasons:
- Patients that are unable to attend a Care for Womens Medical Group office can still have a consultation with a Care for Womens Medical Group provider.
- For those with limited mobility, time or transportation, Telemedicine provides a quick and convenient way to still make sure that their healthcare needs are being attended to.
Telemedicine house-calls and coronavirus (COVID-19)
With the sudden emergence of COVID-19, Telemedicine house-calls offer patients a safe and secure way to receive the health advice they need quickly.
Patients can discuss the presence (or absence) of symptoms and receive information about the next steps to be taken. That may involve self-quarantine, testing for the virus or scheduling an in-person visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is telemedicine and what can it be used for?
Telemedicine lets you connect to your provider remotely over video. Telemedicine is a great alternative for visits that do not need a physical exam.
What are the advantages of telemedicine?
- Telemedicine makes it possible for you to consult with your primary care physician via video.
- Allows access to specialty care
- Reduced chances of catching a new illness. (Reduces risks of exposure to communicable diseases – especially important for persons with compromised immunity, pregnant women or elderly)
- Eliminated transportation time and costs:
- Money spent on gas, parking, and public transportation are immediately terminated. Also, providing immediate relief to those in rural areas or with limited physical abilities.
- Not required to take time off from work or school.
- Broader reach to specialists:
- Some visits with specialists require longer commute times. When you’re dealing with a serious health ailment, you should be able to consult with the best.
- Convenience
How do I schedule a telemedicine appointment?
At this time please call your medical provider’s office to schedule a telemedicine appointment to determine if your medical concern can be handled remotely.
As a new patient, am I eligible?
We are working quickly to offer telemedicine for new patients. In the meantime please call the office to schedule your first appointment.
Will my insurance cover my visits?
During this coronavirus outbreak most insurance companies are expanding their coverage for telemedicine. Typically a telemedicine visit is treated the same way as an in-person visit for insurance billing purposes. For individual coverage questions, always contact your insurance provider.
What types of visits can I schedule through telemedicine?
Telemedicine visits are great for follow-up visits, medication questions, reviewing lab and test results and general questions. Some examples include consultations for birth control and contraception, menstrual problems, and mental wellness.
Privacy
Care for Womens Medical Group uses secure and HIPAA compliant video platforms to protect patients’ health information and privacy.
How can I check – in for my first telemedicine appointment?
Your providers office will share a personalized web link with you. This link works with any browser on a computer/device that is equipped with camera and microphone.
What devices can I use for my appointment?
You can use a computer with a webcam or a smartphone with camera and microphone. Please ensure you have adequate broadband internet connection or a data plan for your smartphone.
Do I need to sign up for an account?
No, as a Care for Womens Medical Group patient you actually don’t need to create an account with Doxy.me to see a Care for Womens Medical Group provider. You can simply go to the Care for Womens Medical Group unique link/url you receive after you book your appointment. You will check in and your Care for Womens Medical Group provider will start the call when they are ready.
Is this secure?
All data is encrypted, patient sessions are anonymous (Doxy.me will not know who you are) and no patient info is stored persistently. Doxy.me uses the AES cipher with 128-bit keys to encrypt audio/video, and HMAC-SHA1 to verify data integrity.
How do I get rid of an echo?
The following steps should be done by you and your provider:
- Use headphones
- Reduce the volume of speakers
- Move the microphone away from the speakers
How can I improve video quality?
- Restart your computer: restart your computer before your first call.
- Wifi: be close to your wifi router, make sure no other parties on the network are using up the bandwidth, and you don’t have a lot of browser windows open.
- CPU/GPU usage: ensure no high intensity programs are running on the computer.