What is pediatrics?
The physicians at 24/7 Doctor provide compassionate and comprehensive care that oversees all aspects of your child’s health, from routine well-child checkups and managing their physical development, to treating illnesses and behavioral and mental health issues.
Pediatric care typically begins with a newborn’s first checkup and continues through the age of 21. But the advantage of receiving pediatric care from the team at 24/7 Doctor is that they provide general medicine, diagnosing and treating health problems throughout their adult years.
Your provider at 24/7 Doctor serves as your child’s primary care physician, providing the trusted care you need through telemedicine.
What are the benefits of pediatric care through telemedicine?
Telemedicine is such a new way of providing medical care. Many parents don’t realize the many benefits of getting pediatric services through telephone conversations and online video conferences. A few of the benefits include:
- Health care from the comfort of your home
- Health care when you’re on vacation (no matter where you’re located)
- Scheduling appointments when it’s convenient for you and your child
- 24/7 access to a physician, every day of the year, including holidays
Telemedicine saves you time and money and with 24/7 access to a real, highly qualified doctor, you don’t need to spend time Googling about your child’s symptoms or trying to figure treatments out on your own.
What pediatric services are available through telemedicine?
The team at 24/7 Doctor offers pediatric services such as:
- Well-child visits
- Sick visits
- Developmental screenings
- Mental health care
- Prescription medications (new and refills)
- Weight management
- Nutritional counseling
- Diabetes management and prevention
Your provider can manage most health conditions through telemedicine, from colds, sore throats, diarrhea and pink eye, to acne, asthma, allergies, and minor injuries such as sprains.
Many tools are available to support pediatric telemedicine. For example, parents can use tools such as blood pressure cuffs and pulse oximeters to obtain the information needed for the team at 24/7 Doctor to diagnose and treat their child.
If you need services that require an in-person visit, such as a blood draw or other specialized tests, 24/7 Doctor can make arrangements that are convenient and work for you.
If you would like to explore virtual pediatric care, call 24/7 Doctor or schedule a video conference online to learn more about their services.
