Swift River Medical Associates is open and treating patients with many different conditions, some related to COVID-19 as well as others. We are currently offering appointments in the office as well as video appointments from home. Video appointments can be conducted with either a cell phone or computer.
We continue to take many precautions to minimize everyone's risk of infection. In addition to the office and clinical staff wearing masks with patients with possible Covid-19 infection there is frequent sanitization and cleaning. We require that any patient with possible Covid-19 symptoms, such a cough, fever or sore throat, wear a mask, and we can provide you one if needed. Anyone with respiratory or other possible COVID-19 symptoms should call from your car when you arrive for an in-office visit.
Prevention:
As of this time our knowledge of the New Coronavirus (COVID-19) is limited but it appears that the best way to prevent acquiring it are the same techniques that are used to avoid other viruses such as the Flu.
What to do if you develop a cough:
Where can you be tested:
Home tests possibly available at pharmacies
Our Office (Video Visit Required)
Urgent cares and some pharmacies (call for availability)
For a list of locations go to the Mass State website
Find a COVID-19 Test | Mass.gov
Who will possibly be tested for Covid-19 at SRMA:
We perform testing on appropriate patients after a video visit. Currently we can test for Covid-19, with a PCR test that is sent to the lab with results in 24-48 hours. If available, use home test kits which are very accurate if negative and reasonably accurate if positive. We are currently testing those with possible Covid-19 symptoms and those who have had an exposure to someone with Covid-19 3-4 days prior. We are not testing people to prove they no longer have Covid-19. We currently do not have rapid tests.
Due to these unprecedented times we are currently scheduling some video visits for certain appointments to reduce patient and staff risks. The video below provides detailed instructions of how to operate a virtual visit if you are scheduled for one. Once the video is playing click the bottom right button if you want to watch in full screen mode.
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