Week 5 DQ2

Virtual Patient Encounters and E-Visits

In 250-300 words describe the differences between provider to patient e-mail, secure messaging, and E-visits. Also discuss the benefits of virtual encounters with a clinician and patient vs. one on one consultation. Include the advantages and disadvantages for each. In what circumstances may any be inappropriate? In want circumstances may one or more be advantages/preferred?

The two ways listed above in the discussion post on how to communicate with your provider and or clinician both have their disadvantages and advantages. However, as the healthcare employee who is responding to the patients you still need to follow the HIPPA guidelines regarding communicating with the patient via email/e-visit.

For example a emails with the patient...