This article was written in partnership with The Georgia Straight. For information on other illnesses and ailments, visit the Health Kiosk on the Straight’s website. As we pass the one-year mark since the pandemic began, issues like Zoom burnout, work-from-home fatigue, and loneliness have been taking a toll on many people. While the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has provided us with...
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The Next Level in Virtual Care Patient Encounters: The iMD and iTelemed experience
Covid19 has accelerated the transition to virtual care for Primary care physicians. The latest estimates from a CCFP survey suggested 4/5 visits are now virtual during the pandemic (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7292510/). While the medical system is quickly pivoting to determine “best practice” guidelines and the balance of Face-to-Face vs Virtual care workflows, the technology in place will support improved patient care encounters. Video...