Dropping my laundry to a camera used to be illegal. Never mind how I know.

2 pts

Do a lot of phone appts. now.

1 pt

Great for people with chronic illness for example who might not be able to leave home or who need frequent appointments for just scripts

I prefer in person, BUT, if I just need a script or written report I don tneed to waste his or my time, a phone call will suffice. BUT telehealth all the time, NO WAY

I do use tele health for some as we live a long way from the Doctors

Depending on the reason for the appointment, an online consult can be useful and convenient. If the appointment is for repeat prescriptions or just a follow up appointment etc, then an online appointment would be fine. If you are physically unwell or in pain, an in person appointment would likely be better.

2

As a pensioner I don't mind a short wait but my GP has allowed far too many people to be accepted as clients before closing his books.

6

7 pts.......

push...how does that feel? oh, I have to do my own pushing? How does that work?

Like most I prefer a person.

8pts for Unsure

1 for prsonal touch

In person

In person, but if someone lives remotely then they may not have much choice.

how do they check your blood pressure and other vital signs online?

Ask a Doctor if they would want patients on screen or not. They might be able to get away with 2 or more patients at once. then it wouldn't fair for the rest of the community when they get even higher pay rises. I suppose I have had an online appointment before in conjunction with my GP. like talking to the professional on Zoom to save travelling costs.

Could be usefull, for thing like when I call my doctor and ask him to send a perscription to the Chemist for me. Perhaps Neo robots could be home Doctors aswell, not just wash dishes. you can talk to them.

In person 4

1

4

5 points for wanting to see my doctor in person. He is so personable! ;-D

I'll telehealth if it's for a scrip repeat but otherwise I front up at the surgery.

My GP is so busy he'd never get to the screen. It's hard enough to say a few words to him!

So should doctors

4

2

For initial appointments I prefer an in person visit. Especially because if I am there I need answers. I expect at least a basic physical examination with possibility of tests ie blood,scans or some sort of in person treatment. I use telephone health already. Great for receiving results and follow up appointments. Mine are usually free,with the exception of specialists,their fees are substantially reduced in comparison to an un person visit. These options have their place. But will never replace in person visits simply because if you need a minor surgical procedure,have broken bones etc you must have treatment. That can't be done online

Unsure about it, depends on the circumstances and what the issue is for you as you may need to have an actual consultation. I think I still prefer to be there in person.

Why must everything be De-Humanised, made Impersonal? Self Serve Checkouts in Supermarkets, Discount Shops like K-Mart, BigW which means the people have No Face-toFace contact. We are told the population is becoming older. Do those running the Supermarkets and shops not realise that as older people become Single the only Human Contact many of them have all day are the staff in the shops. The politicians are hell-bent on having all Public Transport, Taxis etc. converting to Autonomous vehicles. They want to cause , literally, millions of people top lose their jobs. At times we may not like having to turn up to work every day BUT Humans NEED to Work. Scarpa all those more menial, but essential jobs and what will happen? Mental Health Problems will become an even bigger problem than it already is. From sheer boredom people will turn to Legal and Illegal Drugs, Suicides will become the norm. People will turn to Crime simply to have something to do, to fill in time. The politicians will, very belatedly, come to th

Okay if you don't required any medication, etc

4, in person.

In person thanks...

With a hectic and busy schedule, anything that can save time is a plus. Of course there are times when an in person appointment is necessary, but often this will work just as well and I also avoid traffic.

Easy way to contact my regular GP.

What does "GP" stand for?

What does "GP" stand for?

Do employees believe they doctor sick levels from them

I love it

hfuhuehu

We already have Telehealth who needs to see the Doctor on a screen….

It simply is not possible to correctly diagnose a problem without actually seeing it in-person - the doctor is the expert with the experience, not the patient. "Tele-medicine" is just ridiculous nonsense and another of the lazy generation's silly ideas.

Doctors are really evil people

It is a ridiculous system when it is the only one available BUT you are not allowed to use it because you have never seen that doctor or clinic in person so they don't allow you to use it.Edited 26-Feb-25 07:48am

I love the ability to use online healthcare I use it a lot especially to get my scripts and through on telehealth

I use both....on line and in person

4 pts

To be thorough, in person 100%.

ty Hanno..!!!

6 points for I prefer in person. Online cannot check your blood pressure or other physical health problems.

While I can, would prefer in person

4pts the 'new world' doctors seem to be almost too scared to touch their patients so may as well do online. Many GP's don't even take blood pressure any more

I prefer in person every time, it cost the same!

In-person

Theres a major shortage of GPs in New Zealand and sometimes its the only way to get an appointment.

3

5 pts

It is much more convenient, but it seems like I have a better visit when it is face to face in person. Depends too on what the medical problem or concern is.Edited 26-Feb-25 02:41am

1 point

I have used it - LIKE!

I have used it on occasion as some appointments are just follow ups and a bit of a distance for me to get to... but you do get better service in person I think.

I also like avoiding waiting in a waiting room where people all around you are sick.

Rewardia mean with points. Bed for me. Later.