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Doctor's Appointment by E-mail

By , About.com Guide

Updated March 22, 2005

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Some doctors are "seeing" their patients by e-mail.

E-mail appointments are valuable for questions and prescription changes.

Doctors are reimbursed by some insurance companies for approximately $25 per e-mail visit. In some instances, the patient must pay a small co-pay.

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