E-Mail Assessment (Primary Care)

Body Area: Abdomen
Body Parts: General Abdominal Area
Symptoms: Sudden Weight Loss
Description:
Prescriptions cannot be made without a physical examination. E-mail assessments are useful when a patient feels overwhelmed by healthcare options and would like to talk to a doctor via e-mail to discuss a treatment plan. Patients who cannot leave their homes due to disability or agoraphobia can benefit from talking to a doctor via email to determine the steps that will need to be taken for a particular treatment.