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House Call
One of the most difficult parts of seeing a doctor is making the visit to the office. At Freeman Medical Clinic in Austin, Texas, you don’t have to. Georgeanne Freeman, DO, and the team offer house calls for people in need of a wide range of preventive and primary care services. Whether you need a physical exam or COVID testing, the team can come to your home to deliver high-quality care. Call Freeman Medical Clinic or schedule an appointment online today to learn more.
House Calls Q&A
What are house calls?
A house call is when a provider from Freeman Medical Clinic visits your home. The team performs a variety of preventive and primary care services from the comfort of your own home, so you don’t have to visit the office. House calls enable you to receive quality care without leaving your residence.
The team also offers telemedicine for people who enjoy the flexibility and freedom of at-home care.
What happens during house calls?
Many of the health care services you receive at Freeman Medical Clinic are also available during house calls, including:
Physical exams
A physical exam is a comprehensive evaluation to assess your overall health. The head-to-toe exam includes a complete medical history review. The team also records your vitals and asks questions about any symptoms you’re experiencing. Finally, they look inside your ears, nose, and throat, listen to your heart and lungs, palpate your abdomen, and test your reflexes.
Vaccinations
The team can perform a variety of vaccinations during your house call if you need them, including the COVID vaccine.
COVID testing
The team can perform rapid COVID testing during your house call with same-day results. Some people receive results within minutes.
Chronic disease management
If you have a chronic disease, like diabetes or arthritis, you need to see your provider regularly. House calls eliminate the hassle of driving to the office and sitting in a waiting room. You get the care you need faster and in a more personal environment where you may feel more comfortable.
Sick care
When you aren’t feeling well, traveling to the office only adds to your stress and discomfort. The team can come to your home and issue the proper treatment to help you recover quickly.
Men’s and women’s health visits
House calls give you the opportunity to undergo men’s and women’s health exams at home. Whether you need a pelvic exam during your well-woman physical or treatment for erectile dysfunction, the team performs a wide range of preventive and diagnostic services during house calls.
What are the benefits of house calls?
House calls offer many visits, including:
- Improved patient safety
- Less travel time
- Reduced cost on gas, parking, childcare, etc.
- Faster diagnosis and treatment
- Reduced risk of hospital visits
- Less stress and discomfort
If visiting the doctor is an obstacle preventing you from making an appointment, schedule a house call with the Freeman Medical Clinic today.