How can I use telehealth for HIV care?
Telehealth may be used to prevent, detect, and treat HIV.
What is telehealth for HIV care?
Telehealth helps people get health care services without having to go to the provider’s office.
- You can check if you might be at high risk of getting HIV.
- Lab tests can be ordered by your provider during a virtual visit and test results can be automatically sent to your provider.
- Medications can be prescribed during a virtual visit and sent directly to you or your pharmacy.
- Providers can use telehealth to see how you are doing and discuss concerns.
What are the benefits of using telehealth to manage HIV care?
There are a number of ways telehealth can support HIV care, including:
Access. Telehealth helps you connect with providers quickly.
Convenience. You don't have to travel to your provider.
Privacy. Getting health care at home is more private.
Expert providers. You can talk to health care providers who focus on HIV care.
Medications. Your provider may be able to prescribe medication through a virtual visit.
Reminders. You can set alerts on your phone or other devices so you don't forget to take your medication.
What are the different ways I can get telehealth?
Telehealth helps you and your provider communicate and share information.
- Video appointments. You can talk with your regular health care provider or one who specializes in HIV.
- Secure emails or texting. You can safely send emails, text messages, images, or test results to your provider. The provider can then decide if you need an appointment or medication.
What do I need to use telehealth?
For most telehealth visits you will need:
Internet or cellphone connection
A device like a computer, smartphone, or tablet that has a microphone, speaker, and camera
More information:
How can I use telehealth to manage chronic conditions? — Health Resources and Services Administration
How do I pay for telehealth? — Health Resources and Services Administration
What are different types of telehealth? — Health Resources and Services Administration
What can be treated through telehealth? — Health Resources and Services Administration
What do I need to use telehealth? — Health Resources and Services Administration
What should I know before my telehealth visit? — Health Resources and Services Administration
Why use telehealth? — Health Resources and Services Administration