Telemedicine is rewriting the rules of care delivery.
The pandemic has disrupted the way doctors care for their patients, especially for ob/gyns. Virtual visits and telehealth appointments have become more common and have actually become the preferred method of care delivery for many patients. In fact, research shows that patients prefer them, as they are more likely to adhere to prescription intake and wellness recommendations.
Related: Guide to effective virtual visits
In a recent article, Medical Economics explored the journey toward telehealth, and how the virtual visit has come to be the preferred method of care for doctors and patients alike.
“For those who have labeled telemedicine a ‘pandemic fad,’ the data is not on your side. 83% of patients plan to use telemedicine after COVID-19 no longer presents a worldwide emergency,” the article stated.
Contemporary OB/GYN Senior Editor Angie DeRosa gets insight on the current state of COVID-19 from Christina Han, MD, division director of maternal-fetal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and member of its COVID-19 task force. Han is an active member of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and discusses the issues on behalf of SMFM.
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