Virtual telemedicine for common infections is changing what a family doctor can be.
After 30 years in rural family medicine, I refused to let someone else define the future for me.
I chose to build it.
That meant pivoting into a virtual care company called Chat RX.
It is designed for fast, acute treatment online when you need help now, not next week.
The big shift is digital fluency - using AI and smart systems to remove the friction that keeps people stuck waiting.
Chat RX is built to handle 39 common infections through a simple online experience.
In about 5 minutes, you can go from symptoms to a clear plan.
And it is available 24/7, even when clinics are closed.
The goal is straightforward - identify the likely infection, treat it appropriately, and send the prescription to your pharmacy.
If you have ever wondered what the family doctor of the future should actually look like, this will challenge your assumptions.
What part of healthcare do you want technology to fix first - access, speed, or quality?
Family physician Tod Stillson discusses his article "Why AI in medicine elevates humanity instead of replacing it."
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