Every parent knows the drill: a child wakes up with a cough, you suddenly need a specialist referral, or your own recurring health need is stressing your already maxed-out schedule. The thought of taking time off work, coordinating childcare for the other kids, driving across town, and sitting in a germ-filled waiting room for a quick 15-minute appointment can feel impossible.
That’s why telemedicine has been one of the biggest advancements in healthcare for families in the last five years. Since the world shifted in 2020, teleconferencing technology became the norm, but its most critical application has been in healthcare, finally bringing medical care to us.
In 2025, telemedicine continues to evolve and improve. There are now hundreds of trusted companies offering a huge variety of treatments, making the landscape a little bewildering for a newcomer.
This article is here to help cut through the noise. We’ve focused on the areas where virtual care can offer the greatest relief for parents. Here are the top five treatments and services available through telemedicine today.
Top Five Treatments Available Through Telemedicine in 2025
1. Mental Health Counselling and Therapy
In a demanding world, it’s no surprise that mental health concerns are a growing issue for both adults and children. Unfortunately, we live in a time where mental health problems are at an all-time high (there are thought to be over one billion people suffering globally), and finding a qualified therapist with availability nearby is a common struggle.
Telemedicine provides a lifeline for families.
It allows you to access qualified therapists and counselors from all over, right from the privacy of your own home. Imagine your teenager being more willing to talk to someone from their own room, or you finally being able to fit a crucial therapy session into your lunch break without a single minute of travel time. From CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to support for anxiety, it’s easier than ever to get the care your family needs without disrupting the school run or your work commitments.
2. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Patients can now receive doctor-prescribed HRT through telemedicine, and that’s a big deal. For a busy parent, juggling family, career, and personal health can feel like too much.
Gone are the days of lengthy in-office assessments! A person can now be assessed almost entirely online with the ability to get lab work done much faster and receive their treatment within a significantly shorter timeframe than is the case with physical consultations. This makes managing your own long-term health needs, like HRT, less of a logistical mountain.
3. Dermatology
How many times have you looked at your own skin, or your teenager’s, and thought, Is this mole serious? Is this acne ever going to clear up? but simply didn’t have the time to book an in-person appointment?
Telemedicine has allowed for a quiet revolution in personalized skincare. Instead of feeling self-conscious about having acne or a suspicious rash evaluated in person, you can now consult privately with a qualified dermatologist online, often by just sending in a high-resolution photo. Many services even allow you to get a monthly subscription of tailored skincare products (like those for anti-aging or chronic conditions) delivered right to your door.
4. Chronic Disease Management
If you or a child has a chronic disease, such as asthma or diabetes, the need for regular, in-person follow-ups with your GP and specialist can feel like a part-time job.
Today, those routine visits, general well-being checks, and prescription modifications can often be conducted over a telemedicine call. This greatly reduces the burden on patients and caregivers. Instead of spending two hours round-trip for a 15-minute check-up just to confirm a medication is working, you can log in, get the guidance you need, and get back to your day. It’s all about turning a major logistical headache into a small, manageable block of time.
5. Preventive Care and Basic Check-ins
While no one would suggest skipping vaccinations, a lot of other routine preventive care – like discussing new symptoms, general check-ups, and reviewing lab results – has now been partially moved onto online platforms.
Imagine getting a quick consultation for a mild ear infection, pink eye, or a sprained ankle for your child without needing to expose them to the waiting room. Telemedicine allows your primary care managers to streamline the process, ensuring that in-person visits are reserved for when they are truly necessary, making your life simpler and less stressful.
The time you save skipping the waiting room, the commute, and the extra childcare adds up to hours … time you can spend with your family, or just getting a much-needed break. Be sure to ask your GP or a specialist about which elements of your own care, or your child’s, could be moved online. What’s next for telemedicine is sure to be exciting, but irrespective of what the future holds, the shift to more flexible, family-friendly healthcare is a truly wonderful reality happening right now.
