Get Well with Amwell!
By Rachel Kapur
February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018
Coughing, Aching, Sneezing... I had it all -- as well as exhaustion. I didn't want to go anywhere much less get out of bed. When you are sick, it is tough to even get dressed to go to a doctor's office. On top of that, when you get there you have to wait and you can potentially get exposed to more diseases. Instead of making a doctor's appointment which could potentially have taken days to get, I decided to try Amwell.
Amwell is the largest tele-health company in the United States and is available 24/7 through your phone or desktop. It took just seconds to download the app to my Android phone and sign up for the service. Once in the app, I chose "Medical" to see a doctor immediately. The app gave me a list of at least fifty doctors that varied in specialty from Family Physician to Emergency Medicine. I then clicked on "Get Started" and specified that this visit was for me and entered my phone number, reason for my visit and insurance information. I was having a video call with a physician about two minutes later! I described my symptoms to the doctor and what medications I had taken. He then proceeded to ask me a few questions and then gave me a diagnosis. Since my symptoms had been gradually decreasing he told me to continue medication for 48-72 hours and to call back if my condition worsened. He was very pleasant and wasn't rushing to get off our video call the same way I sometimes feel when I am at the doctor's office. The doctor even took the time to give me advice on how to avoid the flu-- which includes getting the flu shot, avoiding people with flu-like symptoms and making sure to wash hands regularly. |
My first experience with Amwell was a success, it was so convenient and easy to use! The doctor was very knowledgeable and had a great "bedside" manner. I didn't have to make an appointment, I actually made the call in my pajamas! Amwell is covered by most insurance companies like UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna and more. Doctors are board-certified and can diagnose minor illnesses, injuries, general health, wellness concerns, prescription refills, and chronic condition management.
Amwell has offered Urban Milan readers a 25% off code for any urgent care visit! Just enter "MOM23", the code is valid until 12/31/18. |
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