Doctor Video Visits 92869

Doctor Video Visits 92869

Doctor Video Visits at PDQ

Vikki Vargas NBC4: Doctors here at Caduceus Medical Group say they asked a local laboratory for COVID-19 test kits and they got about 100 of them overnight. However there are certain requirements regarding who can utilize them. Currently they are screening some of these patients and they're doing part of it in the parking area. They're also screening online and in person. Dr. Gregg DeNicola does every little thing he can to make sure a patient obtains a clinical testing and that its done safely. He begins with an online video session.

Gregg DeNicola "Open your mouth as wide as you can and push the oral cavity as close to the video camera as you can so I can see the throat. Open your mouth wide."

Vikki Vargas: If there are signs and symptoms clients are after that evaluated for strep throat as well as the flu. If both are negative they get swabbed for coronavirus. Beverly Towle claims she had a high temperature as well as queasiness. She is sixty three years old has diabetes and can not gamble. Shes a baby-sitter. Doctors claim the nose swab she is getting today will take five to 6 days to return. She has actually been told to stay home till the outcomes come back.

Beverly Towle: "I have to avoid caring for children. I want to make sure I had the regular influenza."

Vikki Vargas: Governor Newsom revealed today Quest Diagnostics in San Juan Capistrano is finishing 1200 coronavirus examinations daily. Firm officials would not verify that number yet they did tell us they are increasing and can now get results in 2 to 3 days. Right here in Laguna medical professionals want to ensure individuals come to this office if it is clinically required.

Dr. Gregg DeNicola: "I'm not concerned they're going to take advantage of it. I'm concerned that a really minor issue could be exaggerated. It could just be a stuffy nose that's not COVID however they desire the examination."

Vikki Vargas: Dr. DeNicola thinks obtaining a lot more kits will assist health and wellness authorities track and manage the spread.