Before You Book That Virtual Appointment: A Practical Guide to Using Telehealth Wisely
Telehealth has fundamentally reshaped how millions of Americans access medical care, offering genuine convenience for a wide range of health concerns. But virtual visits are not a universal substitute for in-person medicine, and not every platform offering online consultations operates with the same standards of care, privacy, or clinical rigor. Knowing when telehealth serves you well—and when it does not—is one of the more consequential health literacy skills you can develop.