You don’t have to see your doctor in the office for them to check your vital signs and monitor other health indicators. Here’s how remote patient monitoring works, what to expect, and why it might just change the way you think about healthcare.
See Stuart Felzer, MD, FACP, at Premium Healthcare in Wilmington, Delaware, for an in-person or virtual concierge medicine appointment that offers utmost convenience and affordability.
Remote patient monitoring at Premium Healthcare uses remote devices to collect and track your personalized health data over time. With the proper equipment and technological advancements, Dr. Felzer can monitor your weight, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and much more without an office visit.
The device you use at home transmits your health data directly and securely to him, allowing Dr. Felzer to provide superior preventive care or help you manage a chronic disease remotely.
To take full advantage of remote patient monitoring at Premium Health, you need:
You also need a phone, computer, or tablet to meet with Dr. Felzer for telemedicine appointments, device set-up education, and a discussion of your results to determine if you need treatment (or changes to your current treatment plan).
You can schedule annual physicals with Dr. Felzer at the Premium Health office to complete additional screening for common medical concerns.
Based on your health history and disease risk factors, Dr. Felzer might recommend remote patient monitoring to track one or more of the following:
Dr. Felzer determines if he can monitor your condition remotely or if you need periodic in-person appointments to effectively manage a health condition.
To reap the benefits of remote patient monitoring from the comfort of your home, simply complete an initial assessment with Dr. Felzer. He explains which equipment is appropriate, determines which you’re most comfortable using, and shows you how to use it effectively.
Remote patient monitoring equipment can be delivered to your doorstep if you’d like. If you already have similar equipment, you might be able to use it instead of requiring new monitoring devices.
Dr. Felzer offers ongoing education to ensure you use remote patient monitoring equipment efficiently. He can discuss the results over the phone, via telemedicine, or in his office.
He stays in contact with you to optimize health outcomes and help you manage a chronic disease without the need to travel to his office. Dr. Felzer is always available to address questions or concerns you might have.
Schedule a concierge medicine appointment today with Dr. Felzer at Premium Health by contacting us at our Wilmington, Delaware, office.
