40 DIY HOW TO Make the Most of a Virtual Doctor Visit SEEING YOUR PHYSICIAN IS EASIER THAN EVER WITH TELEMEDICINE BY ALINA DIZIK SPRING 2021 VIM & VIGOR PHOTO BY STOCKSY Visiting with your physician online can give you peace of mind and save you time, especially when factors such as physical limitations or distance to the doctor make getting to an in-person appointment difficult. And for people with suppressed immune systems, virtual doctor visits can be a literal lifesaver. The COVID-19 pandemic-which saw people generally staying home more-opened up options to receive healthcare via telemedicine, the term for medical care provided from a distance using telecommunications technology. " Telemedicine is great to have with what's going on " with the coronavirus, says Yasmin Akhunji, MD, an endocrinologist in Phoenix who works with a virtual medical practice specializing in thyroid conditions. Even after the pandemic passes, telemedicine will remain as a convenient way to get care. Here, Akhunji shares how people can make the most of a virtual visit.