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title: 7 ways healthcare professionals are using virtual care
description: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of virtual care, but general practitioners aren’t the only ones who have adopted it in innovative ways.
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# 7 ways healthcare professionals are using virtual care

[ TELUS Health ](https://resources.telushealth.com/en-ca/author/telus-health)  August 4, 2021

![Female doctor wearing a headset looking and smiling at her laptop](https://resources.telushealth.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_1886920507-3.jpg)

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of virtual care, but general practitioners aren’t the only ones who have adopted it. In fact, innovative online solutions — including [TELUS Health MyCare](https://www.telus.com/en/personal-health/my-care), [TELUS EMR Virtual Visit](https://www.telus.com/en/health/health-professionals/clinics/emr-add-ons/virtual-visit), [TELUS Health Collaborative Health Record](https://www.telus.com/en/health/health-professionals/clinics/collaborative-health-record), and [TELUS Health Virtual Care](https://plus.telushealth.co/page/telushealth/virtualcare/) — have been embraced by specialists across the healthcare industry.

See how physiotherapists, dermatologists, and others can use virtual care at their practices.

## 1. Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists can [diagnose and treat](https://www.telus.com/en/health/blog/changing-landscape-of-virtual-care-introducing-physiotherapy) most injuries virtually. For example, they can assess a patient’s range of motion, recommend exercises to help improve mobility and strength, and follow up on treatment plans.

## 2. Emergency care

At the peak of COVID-19, people avoided emergency rooms out of fear they would get sick. Today, many hospitals and urgent care clinics allow  virtual appointments for non-life threatening issues.

## 3. Dermatology

Skin concerns are [one of the top reasons people book online consultations](https://www.telus.com/en/health/blog/how-can-virtual-care-address-skin-concern). Dermatologists can virtually assess and prescribe treatments for rashes, acne, eczema, rosacea, and other conditions.

## 4. Psychiatric care

Using virtual care, [psychiatrists can evaluate, treat, and educate](https://plus.telushealth.co/blogs/physician-pulse/en/virtual-care-helps-psychiatrists-address-mental-health-needs-during-a-pandemic/) their patients from anywhere. This can be especially helpful for people living in remote areas, and others who may not have access to mental health resources.

## 5. Pediatric care

Pediatricians can use videoconferencing technology for a variety of children’s appointments — including those related to endocrinology, gastroenterology, and nutrition.

## 6. Health and nutrition 

Throughout the past year, nutritionists and dieticians have learned that they can use virtual care to help patients manage their weight, digestive disorders, food intolerances, and more.   
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## 7. Concussion and pain

Rather than asking every patient to visit the office, [clinics like iScope](https://myiscope.ca/) can use video and audio technologies to virtually care for people with ongoing concussions and pain disorders.

Find out how [TELUS Health’s solutions](https://www.telus.com/en/health/our-solutions?linktype=ge-meganav) can support virtual appointments, or visit the [Physician Pulse](https://plus.telushealth.co/blogs/physician-pulse/en/) for more digital health insights.

 

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