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When is it important to see a doctor in person

by slev1111n » Mon Aug 31, 2026 1:59 pm

When is it important to see a doctor in person, and when can you just have an online call?
Telemedicine is very popular right now. It’s popular in the sense that a lot of people really don’t like going to doctors, and this way they feel like they did what they needed to do, talked to a doctor, checked the box, and that’s it. But I feel like the quality can’t really compare to actually going to a doctor. But maybe I’m wrong.
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Re: When is it important to see a doctor in person

by Omnium » Thu Sep 03, 2026 12:39 pm

I think you can’t go to just any online doctor with any problem. Or rather, I don’t think, that’s just how it is. Anything that requires a physical examination, and especially more complicated things like tests, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, can’t be solved through an online appointment.
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Re: When is it important to see a doctor in person

by Horrius » Thu Sep 03, 2026 12:57 pm

No one is going to do an MRI online, obviously, but you may need a referral for an MRI, which you can absolutely get online, so you don’t have to go to different specialists several times. Telemedicine has some major advantages and conveniences, especially when you need a consultation or have an urgent question for a doctor. Booking an appointment is also pretty convenient, but I think it’s better to choose through services like https://ratedbypatients.com, because there are so many of these centers and clinics now, and you can find an option that works best for you in terms of price and appointment time.
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