This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer’s Network. However, all opinions are 100% my own.
(This post written by my daughter, Brittany.)
When you’re chronically ill, you have a lot of appointments. So many, in fact, that you start to joke about being a Professional Patient. It’s practically a full time job keeping track of where you need to be and at what time.
But what happens when you catch a “normal people sickness” and you’re too sick to leave the house? You should probably see a doctor, but the idea of dragging yourself to a waiting room full of germs and having to sit under the fluorescent lights makes your head throb even more than it already does. You could wait it out, yeah, and risk winding up in the ER. Or, you could use AmWell.
Simply download the AmWell app on your iPhone or iPad and quickly, securely see a licensed, board certified doctor in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Pretty cool, right? This turned out to be a real lifesaver (okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration) over the summer when I had appointments with different specialists almost every day. My little brother had come down with a sinus infection, and I can’t drive, so no one could take him to the doctor. Enter AmWell.
Thanks to AmWell, we were able to find a physician, get him diagnosed, and even get a prescription sent to our local pharmacy! Not to mention, they were able to give us tips on soothing his sore throat, headache, and stuffy ears.
Each appointment on AmWell costs $49, which is more than at our usual doctor, but the fact that it’s available 24/7/365 makes up for the small price difference. Another bonus is that you can pick your own provider on AmWell! Pick your area, and AmWell will give you a list of providers to choose from.
Other than primary care and specialist physicians, you can also choose to see registered dietitians or licensed behavioral therapists. No wonder AmWell is the most popular telehealth app in the world!
If you’d like to try it out for yourself, you can download it on the app store.
Amwell is so worth the price. there are times when we just can’t get over to the doctor and this service is perfect for those times.
This is really a wonderful service. Amwell looks like a wonderful app and not much expensive and time saving as well. Looks like an user friendly app as well. Will definitely check it out. Thanks for sharing.
My hours are so bad. It’s really hard to go to the doctor this would be much better
i do hate to go to the doctor for just flu or something. This is much more convenient.
I have had numerous times over the course of my adult life that I wish I would have had this service available. I do have insurance and I love my doctor but sometimes her hours are limited and Urgent Care will be closed. I am going to save this for future use for sure.
This is such a great idea. I love that it is available 24/7/365. I will have to give it a try the next time i am sick and do not want to leave the house.
This app is a great alternative to getting a doctor’s consultation without the hassle of getting an appointment, driving to the doctor’s office and the long, long wait. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds like an awesome service. I think $49 is fair enough compared to the ER rates.
I love a service like this for Bella and I with our illness we have a rare genetic disorder and with that comes multiple health issues infact that’s why I started my blog to blog about our medical journey with so many of our doctors appointments.
AmWell sounds like a great service. My daughter is currently suffering through some sickness. Maybe we should use AmWell for her!
I have this app on my phone. It is SO convenient for this busy mama of 5!
I like face to face live when I need a doctor but I know this service will be helpful to alot of people.
That sounds like such a great service. It is good to know that it is out there.
I think this is a great service. It’s important to have access to health advice when you have medical concerns.
I LOVE this! $49 is so inexpensive! Our copay is around $35 so I’d pay the extra not to leave the house!
I love this idea. I love that i don’t have to get dressed or drag my kiddos to a waiting room with sick people to see a doctor! So great!
Such great information. Sometimes just getting an appointment is draining.. This is a huge service.
Amwell sounds like a useful app to have and not too expensive either. I personally don’t like going to the doctor office but I really need to so this would be something perfect for me. I wonder if I can get prescriptions filled/refilled through the doctors on Amwell. That would be even more helpful for me. Thanks for telling us about it and for the code for the first visit being free.
What a great option! I’m always terrified I’ll catch something horrible any time I have to go to one of my doctors LOL
This sounds like an awesome service. I would definitely consider using this if I couldn’t get out of the house to see my real doctor for some reason.