QUESTION 10 OF 25

How do you feel about telemedicine?

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine is probably here to stay, and everyone--including hospitals and groups--are looking for ways to incorporate it in a fiscally prudent way. You should be seen as ready to embrace it; not blindly, but thoughtfully within the parameters of what is considered good medical care.

"To me, the difference between telemedicine being appropriate or not is a function of Signs-vs-Symptoms. That is, I require a patient's physical presence and an exam to document signs that are applicable to the chief complaint, but symptoms are a different matter. If the patient is established with me and I am familiar with his or her case, I can discuss and manage symptoms or medications via telemedicine. If the patient is seeking an initial appointment with me or wanting care for a new problem, I would need to see him or her before relegating appropriately to telemedicine protocols."

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How do you feel about telemedicine?

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