Telehealth 3 min read
When telehealth is the right first visit
A virtual visit is not a lesser visit — it is the right tool for a specific set of questions. Knowing which is which saves you a drive.
Good fits for telehealth
These visits rarely depend on hands-on examination.
- Initial symptom triage in the days after an accident
- Reviewing imaging or records you already have
- Follow-up on a plan already in place
- Medication and activity-restriction adjustments
- Second opinions on an existing report
- Coordinating referrals and paperwork
When you need to be in the room
Anything requiring measurement, palpation, or provocative testing.
- First full musculoskeletal or neurologic examination
- Range-of-motion measurement and strength grading
- Formal impairment rating or an independent medical examination
- Balance and vestibular testing after suspected concussion
Getting the most from a virtual visit
Sit facing a window or lamp so your face is lit, use a device you can prop up so both hands are free, have your medication list and records open, and find a quiet room where you can speak candidly.
Key takeaway
Use telehealth for triage, review, and follow-up; come in for measurement-based exams, impairment ratings, and IMEs.
Have questions about your own case?
Our health practitioners assess post-accident injuries in Texas and Florida, with telehealth available.
