Telemedicine

Telemedicine services offered in Lillington, NC

Telemedicine makes it possible for those who can’t go to the doctor’s office to still get the medical services they need. At Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa in Lillington, North Carolina, Brandy Mountcastle, BS, MMS, PA-C, and the team provide care through telemedicine. The multispecialty medical clinic opened to provide health care to the medically underserved community. Telemedicine further extends the team’s reach. Call today or use the online booking button to schedule your telemedicine appointment.

Telemedicine Q&A

What is telemedicine exactly?

Telemedicine is remote health care. Instead of driving to the doctor’s office for a checkup, you meet virtually by video or phone call from your home or any other place that’s more convenient for you. Telemedicine and telehealth are used interchangeably, but they can have different meanings.

Telemedicine typically means virtual visits with a health professional. Telehealth is a more general term that includes all remote health services like electronic prescriptions, text message appointment reminders, and electronic health records, along with virtual visits.

Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa uses telemedicine to provide a variety of health services remotely. The rural health clinic knows how hard it is to get to the doctor’s office if you live far away or don’t have transportation. Telemedicine solves these obstacles to care.

Can I use telemedicine to get medical care for my diabetes?

The team at Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa can talk to you about telemedicine and how it can help you manage your diabetes. They may use telemedicine for diabetes follow-up visits, including monitoring blood glucose numbers and providing education.

The team may also use telemedicine for urgent care appointments that don’t require an in-person visit such as a suspected viral infection or rash. As well, you can use telemedicine to discuss medications and renew prescriptions.

However, the team may request an in-office visit if they can’t properly diagnose or treat your health issue virtually. For example, they may need to do a throat culture to determine if your sore throat is a strep infection.

What can I expect during a telemedicine appointment?

You can expect attentive and comprehensive care during your telemedicine appointment with the compassionate team at Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa. The team requests that you meet in a private area with good lighting and have a list of all of your medications and questions.

They ask detailed questions about your health and may request health data such as your weight, blood glucose readings, or a picture of your rash. Your provider talks to you about your health and treatment recommendations and schedules a follow-up appointment when necessary.

Mountcastle Medical & Med Spa is restoring health and hope in the community they serve. Call today or schedule your telemedicine appointment online.