Know what a video visit involves
Join an appointment held over video without wondering what happens first.
A telehealth visit is an appointment held over video. You sit at home, and the doctor appears on your screen.
A link arrives beforehand. Pressing it a few minutes early is the whole preparation.
Key points
- A telehealth visit is an ordinary appointment, held over video from home
- You press the link early and wait until the doctor joins
What to remember
- Arriving early makes it calm.
- You wait in the room. The doctor comes to you.
Try this
Open the camera on your own phone and look at yourself once.
Practice: Know what a video visit involves. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.