Find a GP online quickly with Tessan

Find a doctor and book online with Tessan

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Over the past few years, and particularly since the start of the pandemic, French interest in telemedicine has been growing steadily, as it's a simple and convenient way of getting treatment. However, the process of finding a GP who carries out online consultations is still unclear to some people. Would you like to find a GP online, but don't know how? Here's some information you may find useful.

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What is an attending physician?

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The attending physician is the person in charge of your medical file, the one who will follow you throughout your life, and who will enable you to establish a relationship of trust that will allow you to feel at ease in discussing all subjects relating to your health. He or she will also put you in touch with other health professionals if necessary, enabling you to consult specialists while benefiting from reimbursement, which is not the case if you go to a specialist on your own.

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If your doctor is familiar with your medical history and treatment pathway, he or she will be in a better position to refer you to conventional care, and to deal with any illnesses or injuries you may have. He or she can also set up a follow-up protocol with other doctors in the event of a long-term illness, so as to know as much as possible about the care you'll need and how best to support you in your recovery process.

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It should be noted that children under the age of 16 will be systematically followed by their parents' or legal guardians' doctor, so there's no need to declare a doctor, and no need to find a GP online for them. The family doctor will keep track of the family's vaccination records, enabling him or her to provide more precise follow-up and take family history into account when making a diagnosis.

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It's important to find a GP online or in a practice, because your health insurance will reimburse you more for a consultation with a GP who is registered with it, whether it's a consultation for you or your children. Don't have a regular doctor? No problem, just ask your doctor to take the necessary steps online.

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When should you consult your GP?

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It's important to consult your GP at the first sign of a health problem, so that he or she can check that it's not something more serious than it seems. He or she will be able to diagnose your problem and give you the right medication, or an appointment with a specialist if the situation requires it. It's very important to avoid self-medication for a problem you're unaware of, as it could prove ineffective or even aggravate the situation. Similarly, self-medication will tend to postpone your appointment with your doctor, leaving time for an illness or injury to become more serious.

It's also a good idea to follow up your vaccinations with your GP, as only he or she has the exact dates of your vaccination history, and will therefore be more likely to give you appointments on the right dates. A routine consultation is also advisable for preventive care or to check your overall health: you don't need any particular reason to consult him/her.

Good to know: you can have a free check-up by your doctor every 5 years to anticipate any health concerns, so don't hesitate to talk to a practitioner if you're about to find a GP online.

How do I consult a doctor online?

These days, there are several ways to find and book an appointment with a GP online. The first is home teleconsultation, carried out from your personal computer or smartphone. While this is a very practical solution, it does have its limitations. Indeed, if the camera on your phone or computer is of poor quality, or if you have connection problems, the practitioner will not be able to auscultate you accurately. Similarly, the doctor's ability to collect medical data is necessarily limited.
You can have a teleconsultation with a general practitioner without an appointment, or with a specialist by appointment.

This is one of the reasons why medical booths and kiosks have been developed. Installed in pharmacies or local authorities such as town halls, these kiosks enable you to find a doctor online quickly, and are equipped with connected devices such as stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors and dermatoscopes, which enable the doctor you're in contact with to examine you as accurately as if you were in his or her office, and make a reliable diagnosis.

To find a GP online and book an appointment, all you have to do is visit a suitable platform, choose your appointment slot and arrive at your local pharmacy or town hall equipped with a teleconsultation booth.

Why consult a GP online?

Although this process is very recent, the possibility of finding a GP online and having an appointment by videoconference is attracting more and more French people, particularly since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Why is this? Quite simply because of the convenience it offers. With just a few clicks, you can have an appointment at the time and date of your choosing. You'll also avoid long waits in the waiting room of a doctor's surgery, often crowded with patients... and germs!

As you can see, the great advantage of finding a doctor online is that you can avoid all the inconveniences associated with a doctor's office, such as the spread of germs and the travel involved. If you live in the countryside, don't have a car or have several children, you'll undoubtedly appreciate being able to consult your doctor from your computer or from a teleconsultation booth located in your local pharmacy, rather than having to travel to the practice.

How do I make an appointment?

Booking an appointment or finding a GP online is as easy as finding a doctor's surgery All you have to do is go online and find a platform dedicated to this type of service. A few hours before your appointment you'll receive an SMS or email reminder, containing a link to log in and start your appointment with a doctor at the specified time.

If, on the other hand, you'd like to have a more in-depth consultation and find a GP online via a teleconsultation booth, you'll need to start by finding out whether a pharmacy or town hall near you offers this service. If they don't? Don't hesitate to ask them, as this will help them to combat medical deserts and promote access to healthcare for local residents!

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