Medi-call and telemedicine No one should assume the impact telehealth will have an on mental health related cases. It is likely to reduce suicide cases associated with mental disturbance as the community becomes aware of Medi-call and other means of receiving treatment.
The impact of telemedicine is still being studied, but it is clear that a doctor's visit can be done remotely over the phone or internet and does not require physical contact between patient and provider as long as they have access to high-speed Internet service at home or work and an appropriate device for making calls (like a mobile phone).
Additionally, most people who use telemedicine prefer it because they do not want their personal information shared with other people who do not need their care; therefore there are better privacy protections than those offered by face-to-face visits at clinics where one person may see dozens of patients each day without knowing any personal details about them.