5 Surprising Reasons to Love At-Home Care

Having a clinician come to you for an exam might sound like a foreign concept. But what if at-home care is a total game-changer that provides an easier, more convenient and enjoyable healthcare experience? 

Here are 5 surprising reasons to love at-home healthcare, based on real patients who’ve used Nice Healthcare in the past.

5 Surprising Reasons to Love At-Home Care

1 - Quick and Easy Appointments

One of the biggest benefits of at-home care is the convenience and ease of making an appointment. With traditional healthcare, it's not uncommon to wait over a week or two for an appointment…and then sit in a waiting room for an hour or more, the day of. 

With at-home care, the clinic comes to you–at home or even at work. This means much shorter wait times, no travel, and no missed work. You can make your appointment virtually and stay in the comfort of your home or office until your provider arrives.

For parents, this can be a real lifesaver. If you have multiple children, it can be extremely difficult to get them examined by a clinician in a traditional healthcare setting–especially for something that requires a physical assessment like an ear infection or a strep test. 

With at-home care, your kids get to stay put, comfortable in their pajamas and entertained in their home environment. And when one is finished getting examined, your provider can simply move onto the next–no fuss. The same goes for you. You can simply relax, avoid the cold waiting room and exam table, and let your provider come to you.

To top it off, Nice Healthcare can have your prescriptions sent to your nearest pharmacy, or even right to your doorstep. That means you get the care you need without all the hassle of the traditional healthcare experience.

2 - A Lower-Stress Experience

Sitting in a crowded waiting room or provider’s office can be stressful for many of us. This especially goes for patients with anxiety around medical settings or “white coat syndrome,” a phenomenon that causes falsely elevated blood pressure readings anytime you go to a clinic. 

With at-home care, you can eliminate that stress by staying in the comfort of your home. And because you don't have to go to a clinic for an exam or blood pressure reading, you can get a clearer and more accurate picture of what's going on in your body. This also means your clinician may be able to diagnose actual cases of high blood pressure properly–and sooner.

Being in the comfort of your home changes the game for both kids and adults. Children can watch their favorite TV show and stay entertained, surrounded by their toys. And if you have anxiety about blood tests, you can lie down, get comfortable, and relax while your clinician takes your blood. 

At-home care provides extra flexibility and ease that conventional healthcare settings simply can’t. 

3 - More Personalized Care

Typically, when you go to see your healthcare provider, you have five to 10 minutes to go over symptoms and ask any questions you may have. That means you’re going to get quick, standard responses before feeling rushed out the door. Not a very personalized experience.

With at-home care, your healthcare provider comes to you on your schedule and can spend extra time with you. In fact, with Nice, clinicians have an entire hour to answer all your questions and discuss treatment options. 

Clinicians also have the opportunity to see you in your environment, get a better sense of what’s going on in your life, and tailor recommendations that are truly customized for your unique situation. This translates to an overall better, more personalized healthcare experience.

4 - No Risk of Contracting More Germs

When you're sick, you're typically encouraged to go to a clinic for treatment… where other sick people are also waiting, spreading other germs around. This could expose you to more illnesses–which is, of course, not ideal. 

At-home care is a safer option when you’re sick, want to limit your exposure, and make sure you’re not exposing others. It’s also comforting to know you don’t have to drive while under the weather, when your reaction time might be a little slower than usual.

At-home care’s safety and convenience can give you peace of mind by minimizing your risk and helping you take better care of your health.

5 - Easy, Convenient Imaging Services

Another great benefit of at-home care is the convenience of imaging services like X-rays. While emergency situations like broken bones still require a visit to the ER, your clinician can easily take care of non-emergency situations like suspected sprains and strains–from, say, falling down the stairs or twisting your ankle–in the comfort of your home. No need to travel to a clinic or hospital.

This also means you don’t have to take extra time off of work for separate appointments to see your regular clinician and get an X-ray, which is common in traditional healthcare settings. (Not to mention, you might have an extra, large out-of-pocket cost for that X-ray.) 

With an at-home X-ray, you’re saving time and money for other important things in your life.

Experience the Benefits of At-Home Care with Nice

Whether you're a busy parent, someone with anxiety about visiting a clinic, or simply looking for a more convenient and personalized healthcare experience, at-home care can be truly life-changing. It gives you the treatment you need–on your schedule–without leaving the safety and comfort of your own home. 

And if you have access to Nice Healthcare through your employer, all you have to do is download the Nice app. Getting in to see a clinician has never been quicker, easier, or more efficient.  

If you’re an employer who’d like to learn more about offering Nice’s comprehensive at-home and virtual care services to your employees, visit our employer page.