Skip the Waiting Room

A patient's and provider's guide to the telehealth revolutionWhat if we could see a doctor faster, more efficiently, and at a lower cost? With the emergence of telemedicine, we now can. And this book is a primer on telemedicine for anyone who wants to take charge of their health and understand all their healthcare options.A mix of patient stories, research, and viewpoints from practicing physicians, Skip the Waiting Room explores telemedicine from all angles. Among other topics, it explains:• How telehealth will positively change how providers deliver care• How remote care can expand access to rural and marginalized groups• What types of care are best suited for telehealth and what types are not• Why telehealth is not just for the sickThis valuable guide illustrates why telemedicine is not only a viable solution to many of our healthcare problems but also an inevitable and crucial one.