Medaica offers virtual auscultation exams that allow qualified clinicians to remotely acquire, review, and discuss heart and lung sounds collected during your exam, without requiring an in-person clinic visit.
Please take a moment to read the information below. A clinician will confirm your consent verbally at the start of your exam.
What Is a Virtual Auscultation Exam?
A virtual auscultation exam allows a clinician to assess heart and lung sounds (auscultation) that are captured using an FDA-cleared digital sensor and shared securely during a remote visit.
Instead of listening in person with a traditional stethoscope, the clinician reviews and interprets these sounds remotely and discusses the findings with you.
How Your Virtual Exam Works
During your exam, a qualified healthcare technician may:
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Guide or review the collection of heart and/or lung sounds
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Monitor or review live or recorded auscultation sounds remotely
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Help ensure the exam is completed properly and answer questions about the exam process
Following the exam, a qualified clinician will review the exam data and provide any findings or next steps, as appropriate.
Benefits of a Virtual Auscultation Exam
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Access to heart and lung assessments from home
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No travel or waiting rooms
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Timely review of auscultation findings
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Support for follow-up or triage without an in-person visit
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Proactively gain insights into your heart or lung health, helping inform next steps with your healthcare provider
Limitations and Risks
A virtual auscultation exam may not be appropriate for every situation. Limitations may include:
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Technical issues (such as internet, device, or audio quality)
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Situations where an in-person exam or additional testing is needed
Virtual auscultation exams are not for emergencies.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately.
Your Privacy
Your health information, including heart and lung sound recordings and related data, is handled in accordance with applicable law and Medaica’s Privacy Policy. Separate privacy and security information is available on our website.
Your Choice
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Participation in a virtual auscultation exam is optional
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You may ask questions at any time
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You may choose not to proceed or stop the exam at any point
Choosing a virtual exam does not prevent you from seeking in-person care elsewhere.
Consent
By agreeing to proceed with a virtual auscultation exam, you acknowledge that:
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You understand what a virtual auscultation exam is and how it works
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You have had the opportunity to review this information
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You consent to receive care through a virtual auscultation exam
Your clinician will confirm your consent verbally at the start of your exam.
Questions?
If you have questions before your exam, please contact support@medaica.com.