Online Doctor
Just moved to a new area? Need a specialist? Want to know what your doctor’s credentials are? The American Medical Association’s online doctor service can help you find the doctor you need in your area. You can check credentials, specialties, and even consult with your doctors office online - all in one site! When you look up a doctor with the online doctor service, you find out information that helps you make a decision about the doctor. You can find out if the doctor is a member of the AMA, what certifications he or she has, office hours, and if he or she is accepting new patients. There is even a listing of what insurance plans the doctor accepts, plus driving directions to the doctor’s office, website information, and hours of availability. However, the best part of the service, is that the doctor is able to give a personalized description of his or her practice philosophy. This simple paragraph can help you make a decision based on what personality you are looking for in your doctor. The doctors on the AMA online doctor site also have the option of participating in the MEDEM program, which can allow patients to consult with their doctor’s office online confidentially. MEDEM is an e-health network that provides people with trusted medical information online. Their online secure messaging and Online Consultation