Video Calling
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Introduction to secure video calling
Spruce allows you to connect with your patients via HIPAA-compliant video calls. Patients and clinicians can log on to Spruce on their mobile app or computer's browser to participate in the video calls.
In order to engage in a video call, the patient must create an account with Spruce either through the mobile app or on a computer through the browser from the invite sent by the practice. To learn how to invite patients to download the app, please use these resources:
- Read this help article on how to invite patients to a Secure Conversation.
- Video of inviting a patient to a secure conversations
To ensure patients are prepared at the time of your video call, we recommend scheduling the visit with your patient in advance, then sending a message a few minutes prior to the appointment asking the patient to open the Spruce app or login on their computer. Please note, patients cannot initiate video calls but they can test their audio and video prior to the call. Providers must place the outbound video call to the patient.
Placing a video call from the web
Open the patient's Secure Conversation, indicated by the Lock Icon next to the patient's name. Then select the Video Icon in the top right corner. The video call icon will only show up if the patient has downloaded the Spruce app and is in a Secure conversation. Here is a video demonstration.
Placing a video call from the mobile app
Open the patient's Secure Conversation, indicated by the Lock Icon next to the patient's name. Then select the Video Icon in the top right corner.
Troubleshooting
We are not getting notified of messages or calls:
Please confirm with the patients that they have notifications enabled for the app on their phone. The patient needs to make sure that notifications are enabled within the Spruce app and their phone settings. Attached are two screenshots that reflect the proper notification settings. For issues with Android notifications, please message our Spruce Support team in-app.
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