Over the course of the last year, the healthcare system in general has seen its fair share of challenges. Unfortunately, it was not an uncommon occurrence for a person to feel more isolated from their healthcare providers and unable to access the routine care they needed. This scenario expedited many efforts within the healthcare community to make access to care more convenient for the average person.

This led to some major changes in the way that healthcare could be used, particularly in non-emergency situations. Due to certain innovations in regard to patient accessibility, it is now possible to get the care that you need with the least amount of inconvenience to yourself.

Thankfully, this is a trend in healthcare that does not show any signs of slowing down. With major investments being made in order to make healthcare more accessible, it is likely that even more options will become available going forward that will make it easier than ever to get the care you need when you need it and get access to personalised health product recommendations as well.

Here are a few ways in which healthcare is becoming more convenient to access than ever before.

Telehealth

Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the concept of telehealth might have been seen by the general public as experimental at best. With physicians offering video consultations and even optometrists testing out the latest in telehealth technology, many patients still preferred to be physically present with a healthcare provider during a consultation or assessment.

Since the pandemic made it nearly impossible, or at the very least uncomfortable, to go and see your doctor or other healthcare provider, telehealth saw a massive surge in use. Now, you would be hard-pressed to find an optometrist or family care practitioner that does not offer such services in non-emergency situation.

Through telehealth services, you are able to book an appointment and discuss any health-related issues that you might be experiencing with your healthcare provider via video conference. They can perform certain evaluations with ease and even prescribe any necessary medications that you might require.

Not only does telehealth allow you to access healthcare from wherever you are, but it is also the most convenient way to get the care you need quickly. While emergency situations should always prompt you to go and see your doctor in person immediately, routine healthcare is now more convenient than ever thanks to telehealth.

Prescription Delivery

Another aspect of healthcare that is making access to care more convenient than ever before is that of prescription delivery. Gone are the days when you would have to go straight from your doctor’s office to fill and pick up a prescription. Now, your doctor can send in your prescription to your pharmacy and ask them to send the medication you require directly to your address.

The most convenient application of such a service is no doubt in regard to refillable medications. Instead of having to go and pick up your refill from the local pharmacy, you will simply have your medication delivered to you when your refill is due.

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.