I have had congestive heart failure for several years. Following my diagnosis, I experienced several issues that necessitated several hospital stays. I’ve had a hard time adjusting to my new health problem, symptoms, and prescription schedule since being diagnosed.
After a brief hospital stay at Novomed for my condition, their doctor decided to sign me up for the telemedicine program due to the severity of my disease and my history of hospitalizations. He stated that the telemedicine platform will allow him to continuously check my health for any anomalies and to help me right away if things start to get worse. I was afraid to use the technology when I first signed up for the platform, but with the help of my family and the help of daily virtual visits with my online doctor, I got more comfortable and more involved in my treatment.
Registering in Novomed’s telemedicine program enabled remote patient monitoring that can help monitor my condition and manage my symptoms. I received a tablet and Bluetooth monitoring equipment through the program, including a scale, blood pressure monitor, and pulse oximeter, to take daily vital signs. I also have access to symptom surveys to keep track of any symptoms I experience and educational movies that give me a lot of information to help me learn more about my disease. I felt I had a greater understanding of my condition than ever before after just one day spent on the platform.
The Novomed online doctor reviews my vital signs and symptom surveys each day to monitor my progress. My telemedicine doctor observed that my oxygen levels had dropped one morning, and he immediately set up a visit to make sure I was assessed and my symptoms were taken care of. With the help of Novomed’s telemedicine program, I was able to recover at home.
After taking the new medication he prescribed for a few days, my breathing improved significantly. The doctor at Novomed was able to treat me at home thanks to telemedicine, saving me from an upsetting and expensive trip to the ER. I can now manage my life independently while being in constant contact with my healthcare provider thanks to the usage of telemedicine. It has enhanced my quality of life, and I have avoided the need for numerous hospital stays.
