It’s the 21st century. Our world is more connected than it has ever been, and more and more people are opting for telemedicine as a way to continue seeking their healthcare practitioners.
Naturally, this doesn’t work for every type of healthcare, or for every appointment. However, Dr. JJ is proud to offer virtual appointments for certain types of naturopathic consultations.
If, for whatever reason, you’re unable to visit Dr. JJ in person, you should still be able to access naturopathic care.
Benefits Of Virtual Naturopathic Consultations
There are a number of benefits to seeing a virtual naturopath. Read on below to better understand them.
Online Naturopath Consultations Increase Access To Care
Distance and travel time between patients and care providers can limit access to care.
Fortunately, online naturopathic appointments can overcome geographic barriers to healthcare, especially for specialized providers.
Telemedicine can be particularly beneficial for patients in medically underserved communities and those in rural geographical locations where clinician shortages exist.
No traffic. No time spent in traffic. No need to pay or circle around for parking. No need for mass transit. If you have a condition that makes it difficult to travel, like chronic pain or social anxiety, there’s no need to leave your home.
Wherever you are, Dr. JJ is only a video session or a call away.
Virtual Naturopathic Doctors Can Improve Quality Of Care
Whether you have a medical or a mental health condition, virtual naturopathic consultations can increase the quality of care you receive.
A recent study showed that with telemedicine, patients had:
- 38% fewer hospital admissions
- 31% fewer hospital re-admissions
- 63% greater likelihood to spend fewer days in the hospital
- Greater engagement in their healthcare
All good things.
An Online Naturopath Can Reduce Healthcare Costs
Virtual naturopathic care can improve access to, and quality of, care. So is it any surprise that it can reduce healthcare costs overall?
One study has shown that virtual house calls and telemedicine care can decrease costs for healthcare systems by 19% versus inpatient care costs.
This should come as no surprise. The old model of doctors making house calls might not be in vogue like it was when our grandparents were young, but we can still get a lot of the benefits of a house call through virtual consultations and telemedicine.
Telemedicine Enhances Traditional Face-To-Face Medicine
Sooner or later, you’ll have to see your doctor in person. That’s part of the reality of healthcare. That’s why virtual consultations shouldn’t aim to replace traditional healthcare. Instead, your telemedicine appointments with Dr. JJ are designed to support you, strengthen your doctor-patient relationship, and provide you with more flexibility and convenience.
Telemedicine Improves Patient Engagement And Satisfaction
Telemedicine makes it easier and more convenient for patients to stay healthy and engaged in their health care. Patients love the convenience, flexibility and real-time care with their providers.
For the busy professional, seeing Dr. JJ for a mid-day virtual consultation can be a lot easier than having to carve out two hours or more to get to the clinic, have a consultation, and then get back home or to work.
What Naturopathic Treatments Can Be Done Virtually?
Naturopathic doctors offer a variety of different services and treatments, and it goes without saying that not all of them can be performed virtually.
Acupuncture and intravenous infusion therapy, for example, must be done at Dr. JJ’s clinic. Consultations and check-ups can often be done virtually, depending on your needs. However, a full naturopathic check-up should be done in person.
As a rule of thumb, if your needs don’t require a physical examination or treatment, Dr. JJ can probably see you virtually.
Book An Online Naturopatic Doctor Consultation With Dr. JJ
Are you considering naturopathic treatment, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of getting to a downtown Toronto naturopathic clinic?
Does your condition make it difficult to travel?
Do you live in an underserved area of Ontario (Canada), and want access to treatment options like those in the big city?
Do you live in a US state or in a Canadian province that has only a handful of naturopaths? Dr. JJ can be your health consultant.
If so, book your virtual consultation with Dr. JJ today.
Please note that all virtual consultations require a credit card on file. Our billing system is completely secure and encrypted. No charges will be processed until services are rendered.
