Telemedicine can be used for non-life-threatening health issues, including some urgent (but non-life-threatening) health matters. For example, a patient’s pain can be addressed with telemedicine. There are some situations that telemedicine should be used for, like certain viral infections that are highly contagious. Some of the situations our clinic may be able to address with telemedicine are: • Simple injuries and illnesses • Pain, including chronic pain • Alcohol or drug addictions • Hepatitis C • Mental health problems • Dietary needs • Weight-loss assistance • And more There are some health situations that can’t be addressed with telemedicine, so they must be addressed in-person at a clinic. There are also life-threatening health situations that must be addressed by emergency care, like serious chest pain or breathing difficulty.