How do I set up Zoom for my doctor?

 

Telehealth continues to boom. Zoom is a video conferencing app that has been used by many doctors. It is a very convenient way for doctors to communicate with their patients. Zoom works on all major platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS. Doctors can use Zoom to make appointments with patients and provide them with an opportunity to see the doctor in real time.

You can use online medical appointments for mental health checkups, prescriptions, diagnosis and more. For example, if you are concerned about severe sweaty hands, consider online consultation instead of making the journey to a hospital.

Let’s look at how you can set up Zoom for your doctor appointment.

1.Get a Zoom Account

Setting up Zoom for your doctor is easy. All you need to do is to download the app and sign in. You will be asked to input your name, email address, location and password so that your doctor can find you.

The next step would be to enter the details of your doctor – name, email address and location – so that they can find you too. Once this is done, you will be able to call them at any time or they can call you if they need help with anything.

2.Book Your Virtual Appointment

Go to the clinic’s site or third-party doctor’s website and book your virtual appointment with your doctor. Fill out all the information your doctor requires. Your doctor’s calendar will show up with the available days and times you can select,

After booking your appointment, look out for your email confirmation. Usually, the email will confirm the date and time you set. It will also have a link to the Zoom meeting. Any other information needed for prep should be in the email as well. If you need to reschedule the Zoom appointment, the email will also have a link to that.

3.Install a VPN on Your Computer or Device

During a doctor’s appointment, your privacy is of the upmost importance. Since you will be using an online platform like Zoom, you may be concerned about security issues. This is where VPN comes in. It will keep the data you transfer over the internet private. Luckily, there are several types of VPNs, such as Express VPN, Norvic, etc., that you can download in a few clicks. You can also use VPN browser extensions.

4.Test Your Internet Connection

You want to make sure your medical appointment goes without a hitch, so you and your doctor both need a solid internet connection to stream video. You can always check the speed of your computer or other devices on Speedtest.net.

The best download speed for Zoom group calls is 25 Mbps. You want the highest video quality for a medical appointment as your doctor needs to “see” you as best as possible to make assessments.

5.Check Your Microphone

Before the meeting, take the time to run a microphone and video check on your device. Try to use some type of external microphone to filter out any outside noise so your doctor can hear you well. If you don’t have an external mic, you can still test your computer’s internal mic in settings. Make sure you are in a quiet area during the meeting.

6.Make Sure Your Doctor Knows Your Zoom Name

Sometimes people use kick names, aliases, and shortened versions of their name for online meetings. Before you meet with your doctor, make sure they know your Zoom name. You can always change the name in settings if needed.

7.Update Zoom Ahead of Time

If you already have Zoom, check to make sure you have the latest version ahead of time. Don’t wait until the last minute before the meeting to update it. Otherwise, you run the risk of being late for or missing your doctor’s appointment.

8.Have Chrome Installed

In case you run into any issues with the Zoom app, you can always copy and paste the meeting link from the email into your browser. Zoom web links work best with Chrome. Simply click “join from your browser” and enter your name. From there you will go to the doctor’s virtual waiting room.

Zoom Makes Medical Appointments More Assessable

In conclusion, you no longer need to automatically take time off work or deal with traffic to see a doctor. Zoom gives you the opportunity to do online consultations for a number of issues with a professional. Download the app on any device and follow the above steps to ensure a successful virtual appointment with your physician.

 

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