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Digital Hormone Prescribing

Meaning

Digital Hormone Prescribing is the clinical practice of evaluating a patient’s hormonal status and subsequently generating a prescription for hormone therapy through a telemedicine platform, without the requirement of a physical, in-person consultation. This method relies heavily on remote data collection, including comprehensive health questionnaires, patient-reported symptoms, and laboratory test results obtained via mail-in kits or local phlebotomy services. While offering unparalleled access and convenience, this model demands stringent adherence to the standard of care, ensuring thorough patient assessment, appropriate laboratory monitoring, and clear, informed consent for the remote nature of the therapeutic relationship. The core challenge is maintaining diagnostic rigor in a virtual environment.