Yes — telemedicine is widely used for medication management and therapy visits, especially for ongoing care and follow-up of stable conditions.
👍 Telemedicine is usually appropriate for
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Reviewing how well a medication is working
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Discussing side effects or dosage timing
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Refilling or adjusting existing prescriptions (when safe/allowed)
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Follow-up for chronic conditions (mental health, ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep, etc.)
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Referral to Individual or couples therapy / counseling sessions
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Coordination between therapy and prescribing clinicians
During a virtual visit, a clinician or therapist can:
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Review symptoms and treatment goals
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Check adherence and response to medications
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Screen for new or related conditions
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Refer to a therapist (CBT, supportive therapy, etc.)
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Adjust or continue medications when appropriate
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Create a follow-up and monitoring plan
🟡 Telemedicine may be appropriate but could require in-person follow-up if you have
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New or worsening symptoms that are hard to evaluate virtually
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Possible medical side effects that need vitals, labs, or an exam
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Complex medication interactions or frequent dose changes
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Controlled-substance prescriptions are NOT supported via SelfPayMD
The clinician may recommend:
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Periodic in-person visits or labs
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Referral to a specialist
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Closer follow-up during medication changes
🔴 Seek urgent in-person or emergency care (not telemedicine) if you have
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Severe allergic reactions, chest pain, fainting, or severe shortness of breath
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Dangerous side effects or rapidly worsening symptoms
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Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- If you develop suicidal thoughts or need help please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
