At ND On Demand, we are proud to offer convenient online naturopathic telehealth visits. We recognize that access to quality healthcare isn’t always easy. To remedy that, Dr. Michael Morse, ND, launched ND On Demand, where you can schedule telemedicine visits with a licensed naturopathic doctor from the comfort of your own home and on your own time. This post will help prepare you for what to expect during your online naturopathic doctor appointment. Let’s begin!
How long is a telehealth naturopathic doctor appointment?
This is a common question nearly all of our patients want to know. First-time appointments, whether for an acute issue or to establish care, are scheduled for one hour. These appointments are conducted either by phone or online video chat with your naturopathic doctor.
What to Expect for your first Naturopathic Telehealth Visit
It’s natural to have some questions, and perhaps a little anxiety, heading into a first appointment with a new healthcare provider.
Not ready to fully commit to a full deep dive or have some questions for Dr. Morse before you get started to see if you’re a good fit? We offer a 15-minute Discovery Call for just that purpose. This complimentary call allows you to briefly discuss your health goals and ask any questions you might have, helping you determine if ND On Demand is the right choice for your healthcare journey.
When you schedule your first online naturopathic appointment with ND On Demand, you’ll first receive a detailed New Patient Intake form. Completing this form thoroughly before your visit will help make your first appointment more efficient, allowing your naturopathic doctor to dive deeper into your personal health history.
By having this information ready, your naturopathic doctor can help identify the root cause of your ailment, disease, illness, or acute/chronic pain. Your health history might include any current medications, previous diagnoses from other healthcare providers, family history of illness/disease/mental health disorders, lifestyle, exercise habits, and more. Being prepared for your initial appointment allows your ND to devise a personalized whole-health treatment plan for you to implement, leading to a more positive experience.
What you should expect in Follow-Up and Brief Visits
The 30-minute follow up visit is exactly as it sounds. After the initial consultation, your ND may have ordered tests, labs, and/or created a treatment plan. The purpose of the 30 minute follow up is to go over any lab or testing results with you. NDs will also check in and assess on how you are responding to their treatment plan implemented after the first appointment. And finally, your ND will assess your current well-being and determine if any changes, additions, or subtractions to your wellness plan are necessary.
Brief visits, similar to follow up visits, are generally for longer more detailed questions you might have. Brief visits last no more than 20 minutes. These phone or online video calls with your doctor are to be used to ask any in-depth questions you may have between appointments. Our platform allows you to message your doctor at any time in between visits, however your doctor may determine that a brief appointment is necessary if there is something they can’t address over messaging.
Can We Meet in Person?
ND On Demand is a 100% virtual naturopathic telemedicine platform and in-person visits are not offered at this time. ND On Demand does not currently have a physical location and only offers naturopathic telehealth visits.
ND On Demand: Online Naturopathic Doctor Visits
Now that you have a general idea as to what to expect in a naturopathic telehealth visit with ND On Demand, you hopefully feel comfortable enough to schedule an online naturopathic doctor visit. If you have any additional questions or concerns not addressed on this post, feel free to contact us directly and one of our staff will be happy to assist you.