 She says it also lets patients make informed decisions with their health care providers from the comfort of their own home. Most of the time, if it's related to hydration or heat stroke, if you're able to keep fluids down, virtual care can help you determine how much, how long to wait before you go to the emergency room. Same thing even for sunburns or for bike safety. Do I need to go in? Do you think I need stitches? And we don't think about that.