How to Prepare Families for a Telehealth Visit

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This webpage offers guidance for clinicians on preparing families for telehealth appointments. It describes steps like determining if a telehealth visit is appropriate, setting up a private and secure workspace, and ensuring technology works properly. Families should be informed about the process, privacy measures, and any needed accommodations. The article also suggests conducting tech checks before visits and planning follow-up care with families after the appointment. Additional resources are provided to help overcome barriers in accessing telehealth services effectively.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Family; Health Services Accessibility; Parents; Patient Education as Topic; Pediatrics; Caregivers; Telemedicine

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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