Telehealth uses modern technology to allow you to meet with your doctor virtually from the comfort of any location, such as your home. Free Range Mental Health in Northfield, Minnesota, provides telehealth services, offering appointments to support your mental health. To book an appointment with board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Dan Watts, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, call today or reach out online to learn more about how to set up your telehealth appointment.
Telehealth is also known as telemedicine. It’s a service that uses devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, via the internet to conduct therapy sessions, certain diagnoses, and prescriptions, as needed.
This type of service started in the ‘50s to serve people in rural areas who weren’t able to get to the nearest medical facility. Over the years, this convenient way of communicating has become very beneficial to meet the needs of patients.
When you visit with your provider, your meeting is HIPAA-compliant, which ensures that the privacy of your personal health information remains confidential.
Though the thought of technology might sound overwhelming, the process is simple and easy.
The Free Range Mental Health administrative staff provides you with a link that is sent to your technical device. You click on the link, which connects you to the telehealth platform.
Next, you’re able to see, hear, and talk to board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Dan Watts. He directs the visitation with you, gathering necessary information like symptoms of your condition. If your appointment is a follow-up to a previous one, he learns about your progress and monitors it as well.
When your meeting is over, the call simply ends.
Virtual visits with Dan at Free Range Mental Health can provide you with access to:
During your telehealth experience, you can rely on Dan to offer you the care you need just as if you were meeting with him in person.
Telehealth provides many benefits. It enables you to speak with your provider from the comfort of your location, whether you’re at home, on vacation, or out of town for work. You don’t have to worry about sitting in traffic or taking many extra hours out of your day to travel to and from the practice.
If you’re a parent and can’t find a babysitter or cannot get off work due to a busy schedule, telehealth is a great option for meeting with your practitioner during your lunch break or when your schedule allows.
If you have questions about how to set up a telehealth visit with Dan, don’t hesitate to call the office or reach out online.