Telemedicine
in Lawrenceville, NJ
Telemedicine
in Lawrenceville, NJ
Some pediatric concerns can be addressed without coming into the office. Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates offers telemedicine visits when appropriate, giving families a convenient way to connect with our pediatric team for guidance, follow-up care, and select health concerns.
Telemedicine can be helpful when parents need timely advice, a follow-up conversation, medication guidance, or support for concerns that do not require a hands-on physical exam.
The AAP recognizes telehealth as part of pediatric care delivery, especially when it improves access and is used appropriately within the child’s medical home.
When Telemedicine May Be Appropriate
Telemedicine may be helpful for certain pediatric concerns, follow-up visits, or conversations that do not require in-office testing or a hands-on exam.
Possible telemedicine uses may include:
- Follow-up discussions
- Medication checks
- Behavioral or developmental conversations
- Some rash evaluations
- Minor symptoms that need guidance
- Reviewing care plans
- Parent questions
- Certain chronic condition follow-ups
Our team will help determine whether a virtual visit is appropriate for your child’s needs.
When an In-Person Visit Is Better
Some concerns require an in-person exam, testing, or immediate care. Your child may need to be seen in the office or directed to urgent or emergency care for concerns such as:
- Breathing difficulty
- Dehydration
- Severe pain
- Ear pain requiring exam
- Possible strep, flu, RSV, or COVID-19 testing
- Newborn concerns
- Significant injury
- Lacerations
- Worsening symptoms
- Symptoms that require vitals or physical examination
Telemedicine is helpful in the right situations, but it does not replace every in-person pediatric visit.
Telemedicine With a Pediatric Team That Knows Your Child
One of the advantages of DVPA telemedicine is that your child is still connected to their pediatric medical home.
Our providers can review your child’s history, medications, past concerns, and ongoing care needs. This helps make virtual care more personal and more connected than a one-time online visit with a provider who does not know your family.
Telemedicine FAQs
Telemedicine may be used for follow-up care, medication discussions, certain minor symptoms, behavioral or developmental conversations, parent guidance, and some concerns that do not require an in-person exam.
Your child may need an in-person visit for breathing problems, dehydration, significant pain, ear pain, testing needs, injuries, newborn concerns, or symptoms that require a physical exam.
Sometimes. Some sick concerns can begin with telemedicine, but others require an in-person exam or testing. DVPA can help determine the right visit type.
Some conditions may be evaluated through telemedicine, but not all. If your provider needs to examine your child, check vitals, listen to breathing, or perform testing, an in-person visit may be recommended.
Telemedicine may be appropriate for some behavioral, developmental, school, medication, or follow-up conversations. The office can help determine whether a virtual or in-person visit is best.
Contact Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates to request an appointment. The team will help determine whether telemedicine is appropriate for your child’s concern.
Some newborn questions may be discussed virtually, but many newborn concerns require an in-person exam or weight check. DVPA can help determine the safest and most appropriate visit type.
No. Telemedicine is a helpful option for certain concerns, but it does not replace all in-person pediatric care. Some symptoms require a physical exam, testing, or hands-on evaluation.
Schedule a Telemedicine Visit at DVPA
If you think your child may need a telemedicine visit, contact Delaware Valley Pediatric Associates. Our team can help decide whether a virtual visit is appropriate or whether your child should be seen in the office.
