Stenay. I tested the teleconsultation in the cabin for you.

Being impatient, I preferred to make an appointment rather than go directly to the pharmacy and, without an appointment, perhaps have to wait. Appointments can be made on Doctolib, available Monday to Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., and every thirty minutes. I have my bank card and my Vitale card with me. When I arrive, the booth is in use. Soundproof, the space is designed to preserve confidentiality. I simply wait my turn in the waiting room. A gentleman comes out and says to me, "That was long." I wonder what he means, but I'll soon find out.

After the cabin has been disinfected by a pharmacy employee, I settle into a sort of cockpit in front of the numbered, easy-to-use instruments. Around the touchscreen, a blood pressure monitor, an oximeter, a thermometer, a stethoscope, a dermatoscope, and an otoscope are all remotely controlled, not to mention the wipes, the consumables bin, and the thermal printer. After clicking on the screen, I'm asked to create an account. Normal, it's my first time. Last name, first name, social security number, reason, phone number, email address, everything's fine, but things go wrong when it comes to my date of birth. I must have missed something. To get to my year of birth, I click month by month, and since I'm not a newbie, well, it's endless! Of course, I could ask a technician for help, but I'm up for the challenge!

The screen lights up and says, "You have 4 patients in front of you in the waiting room; estimated wait time: 40 to 50 minutes. All available doctors have been notified. You will be connected to the first available one." Etymologically, the Latin word patior means both "suffering" and "to wait," so I take my time.

And just 25 minutes later, the screen reveals the smiling Dr. Samir B. from Paris. The consultation can begin. The videoconference quality is good, and I can clearly explain the reason for my visit.

The doctor was able to take my vital signs and perform a fairly comprehensive clinical examination remotely. I found this reassuring and it allowed for a more accurate diagnosis than a simple telephone consultation. In the end, a prescription was issued. It came out of the printer, like a receipt with a QR code. All I have to do is pick up my medication nearby, which is a considerable time saver. My conclusion? It's a practical, quick, and effective solution, especially for common health problems. And good to know, there are also appointments available with pulmonologists and dermatologists throughout France.

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