Are Online Consultations Beneficial: A Patient’s Opinion
Anamika was reluctantly browsing the self-checkout aisles at the grocery store, her 6-year-old son Rahul in tow, when she felt the familiar tightness in her chest and shortness of breath. Not this again, she thought with a sigh. Anamika had been suffering from asthma since childhood, but her symptoms had been flaring up more frequently over the past few months. She knew she needed to speak with her doctor, but juggling work, Rahul school activities, and other family obligations made it incredibly difficult to schedule an appointment during standard office hours. As Anamika settled the groceries into the car, she remembered her doctor mentioning that their practice now offered online consultations. She hadn't considered that option before, always preferring the traditional face-to-face vis...










