There is no single national “7-day rule” that limits how often you can use telehealth. The phrase usually refers to one of three separate rules: a billing rule for brief virtual check-ins, a 7-day window for online e-visits, or a 7-day supply limit in some telehealth prescribing situations. None of them stops you from booking…
If you’re dealing with back pain, a newly discovered brain finding, or numbness in your hand, one of the first questions is often practical, not medical: should I see a neurosurgeon online, or do I need to go into an office? Both options are legitimate. The right one depends on your symptoms, your imaging, and…
Getting a virtual appointment on the calendar is the easy part. What actually determines whether your online neurosurgery consultation is useful is what Dr. Ghaly has in front of him when the call starts. A telehealth visit can’t include a hands-on neurological exam, so imaging, records, and history have to do more of the work…