Telemedicine or Telehealth has increased access to care for millions of people in Rhode Island during the pandemic.
The temporary provisions meant patients were able to see a physician from the comfort of their home, making it a much safer and more convenient option for those who face barriers such as distance (especially those in rural areas), transportation, or caretaker availability.
The temporary provisions made to the Medical Marijuana Program are now expired and means:
- Telemedicine/Telehealth Doctor Certifications are prohibited.
- Patients have lost the access to the care they need.
- Patients with chronic conditions, who are immunocompromised and face barriers such as distance and transportation, will suffer the most.
Sign the petition today to ask Governor McKee to make Telemedicine/Telehealth a permanent option for patients.
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I was very thankful for the opportunity to have a Dr. reach out to me where we was able to see each over and go over my medical /healthcare. I was in a situation where I was in pain and didn’t want to drive. Thanks to this wonderful program I was able to seek the health I needed. As well I was able to do it safe with Covid going around as I also have asthma and was not comfortable being in a large crowd. For the many who don’t have the opportunity to drive , this program has been a blessing and the Dr. Was always available if needed. I hope that this change in cancellation of the company is reconsidered for the health of the Rhode Island patients. Thank you!
Please allow telemedicine in RI! It’s worked great!
Telemedicine is necessary, accessible health care!
telemedicine is super important for disables folks like myself.
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Telemedicine or Telehealth has increased access to care for millions of people in Rhode Island during the pandemic.
The temporary provisions meant patients were able to see a physician from the comfort of their home, making it a much safer and more convenient option for those who face barriers such as distance (especially those in rural areas), transportation, or caretaker availability.
The temporary provisions made to the Medical Marijuana Program are now expired and means:
- Telemedicine/Telehealth Doctor Certifications are prohibited.
- Patients have lost the access to the care they need.
- Patients with chronic conditions, who are immunocompromised and face barriers such as distance and transportation, will suffer the most.
Sign the petition today to ask Governor McKee to make Telemedicine/Telehealth a permanent option for patients.
5 Comments
Regardless of the pandemic, there will still be patients that have debilitating conditions that will prevent them or make it absurdly difficult for them to speak to a doctor face to face not counting the expenses added of traveling to see a medical professional.
I was very thankful for the opportunity to have a Dr. reach out to me where we was able to see each over and go over my medical /healthcare. I was in a situation where I was in pain and didn’t want to drive. Thanks to this wonderful program I was able to seek the health I needed. As well I was able to do it safe with Covid going around as I also have asthma and was not comfortable being in a large crowd. For the many who don’t have the opportunity to drive , this program has been a blessing and the Dr. Was always available if needed. I hope that this change in cancellation of the company is reconsidered for the health of the Rhode Island patients. Thank you!
Please allow telemedicine in RI! It’s worked great!
Telemedicine is necessary, accessible health care!
telemedicine is super important for disables folks like myself.
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Regardless of the pandemic, there will still be patients that have debilitating conditions that will prevent them or make it absurdly difficult for them to speak to a doctor face to face not counting the expenses added of traveling to see a medical professional.