{"id":1169,"date":"2020-07-03T17:17:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T17:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/sawgrass-pediatrics\/?page_id=1169"},"modified":"2020-07-04T21:12:16","modified_gmt":"2020-07-04T21:12:16","slug":"telemedicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/sawgrass-pediatrics\/telemedicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Telemedicine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Telemedicine Home Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n

As recommended by the Center for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as numerous other entities, in light of the risk of transmission of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), Sawgrass Pediatrics will be transitioning to a telemedicine approach to patient care. Of course, there will be appointments that necessitate office visits, such as those that include immunizations and follow-up of critical laboratory work. Extreme care will be taken to keep those appointments isolated from other appointments. Every call will be screened and the appropriate type of visit will be scheduled.<\/p>\n

A telemedicine visit is very much like an old-fashioned doctor house call. Your child\u2019s doctor will have your child\u2019s medical history on hand, obtain a history of the current symptoms, and examine your child virtually in the comfort of her\/his own home. There is no waiting in a waiting room or exam room. With the combined years of experience in our practice (about 150 years), we will be able to tell if an appointment in the office is necessary or not. For an experienced doctor, the history provided by the patient (or parent) indicates the diagnosis almost all of the time!<\/p>\n

That said, there are some items that will enhance the telemedicine visit. These items are by no means necessary to a telemedicine appointment, but especially if you have small children, they may provide an added layer of reassurance to the caregiver.<\/p>\n

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  1. Thermometer<\/strong>– preferably a digital thermometer ($5-$17)<\/li>\n
  2. Scale to measure body weight<\/strong>– preferably digital ($15-$25)<\/li>\n
  3. Blood pressure monitor cuff<\/strong>– preferably an easy to use automated monitor
    \nthat can be placed on the wrist ($15-$35)<\/li>\n
  4. Fingertip pulse oximeter<\/strong>– especially if you have an asthmatic child ($15-$35)<\/li>\n
  5. Tape measure<\/strong>– to measure your child\u2019s height if necessary ($3-$5)<\/li>\n
  6. Otoscope camera attachment for cell phone<\/strong>– if child is prone to ear infections,
    \navailable for android and iPhone ($35 to $200)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As stated, these items are NOT necessary for a telemedicine appointment, but they may enhance the visit.<\/p>\n

    Sawgrass Pediatrics is here to see our community of families through this difficult and unprecedented time. Our transition to telemedicine is in keeping with the
    \nlong-standing medical principal of \u201cfirst, do no harm\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Pediatrics Services<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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    Our pediatricians provide each and every patient with the best possible medical care, including children\u2019s vaccines, flu shots, and well check-ups.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Health Links<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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    The pediatricians at Sawgrass Pediatrics know how important you child\u2019s health issues are to you. We want to provide you with the most current information possible for you and your family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Meet Our Team<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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    At Sawgrass Pediatrics, Lori Miller, M.D., Anthony Martell, M.D., Alina Di Liddo, M.D., Jordan Mussary, M.D., Alan Cadiz, D.O., and Susan Shulman, D.O., focus on the needs of both our patients and their caregivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Office Policy<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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    Our goal is to provide and maintain a good physician-patient relationship. Letting you know in advance of our office policy allows for a good flow of communication and enables us to achieve our goal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    PATIENT FEEDBACK<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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    Our team is proud of the wonderful relationships we have with our patients. Hear some of what they have to share!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    \u201cAmazing first experience. They did what they had to do. Dr. Waters was great!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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    \u201cWonderful doctor with great bedside manner. Has been my kids doctor for 10 years.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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    \u201cExtremely personable. Had a great visit!!!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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    \u201cExcellent service and always great with my family.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

    Verified Patient<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Interested in Making an Appointment?
    \nWe\u2019re Here to Help<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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