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In a revealing experiment, the author navigated through various telehealth platforms to obtain prescriptions for common conditions, shedding light on troubling practices. The process was notably simplistic: answer a few questions and snap a selfie, often with little medical history required. The results were startling. Prescriptions — including potentially harmful medications — were readily provided without sufficient medical oversight.
A visit to a telehealth dermatologist resulted in a prescription for a viral wart, echoing a diagnosis made by an in-person doctor. For $89, the consultation felt efficient but alarmingly impersonal. The entire process took just minutes, raising concerns about the sanctity of thorough medical evaluations.