How does telehealth work in Nomadic Care?

Short answer #

Nomadic Care can support telehealth appointments so providers and patients can connect remotely as part of a care plan, follow-up workflow or consultation.

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Overview #

Telehealth helps providers deliver care when an in-person appointment is not required or not practical. It is useful for follow-ups, reviews, education, check-ins and remote support.

Nomadic Care can make telehealth part of the broader care plan workflow.

Typical telehealth workflow #

1. A telehealth appointment or session is created.
2. The patient receives appointment details or a related task.
3. The patient opens the Nomadic Care mobile app.
4. The patient joins the session at the scheduled time.
5. The provider joins from the provider side.
6. The session is completed.
7. Follow-up tasks, notes or documents can be added where needed.

What patients need #

Patients usually need:

1. A smartphone or supported device.
2. The Nomadic Care app.
3. Internet access.
4. Camera and microphone permissions.
5. A quiet and private place for the appointment.

What providers need #

Providers usually need:

1. Access to the provider portal.
2. A device with camera and microphone.
3. The patient’s appointment or care plan context.
4. Permission to start or join the telehealth session.

Common questions this article answers #

• Does Nomadic Care support telehealth?
• How do patients join a video appointment?
• Can telehealth be linked to a care plan?
• Do patients need a separate video app?
• Can telehealth be used for follow-ups?

Important note #

Telehealth should be used where clinically appropriate. It is not a replacement for emergency care.