Remote Prescription Process
Q. Is it possible to have a non-face-to-face Korean medicine diet consultation in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province?
A.
Yes, it is possible. However, if you are a first-time visitor, it is recommended to visit in person for basic examinations such as pulse diagnosis (脈診) and tongue diagnosis (舌診). For follow-up patients or those with existing medical records, non-face-to-face consultations and prescriptions are available. In my experience, initial in-person visits are crucial because without taking the pulse, conditions like liver function or spleen deficiency (脾虛) can be missed. Therefore, I recommend an initial visit, after which follow-ups can be conveniently done via phone or video.
📝 Detailed Answer
Non-face-to-face consultations are possible, but under medical law, telemedicine for first-time patients is restricted. In Korean medicine, the four diagnostic methods (望聞問切) are used, especially pulse diagnosis (脈診) and tongue diagnosis (舌診), which require direct observation to assess conditions such as spleen deficiency (脾虛) or phlegm-fluid retention (痰飮). At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we strongly recommend that first-time patients visit in person for a comprehensive evaluation including pulse taking (診脈). During this initial visit, we assess constitution, digestive function, and water metabolism to prescribe customized herbal medicine. After that, follow-up care can be effectively managed via non-face-to-face methods. Although this first step may be slightly inconvenient, it ensures accurate diagnosis and smoother ongoing telemedicine management. Since you are in the Seongnam area, visiting the clinic should not be difficult. Please feel free to inquire; even if Korean medicine is unfamiliar, we will guide you step by step.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director