eClinic: increasing use of telehealth as a risk reduction strategy during the covid-19 pandemic
Michael T. Kemp, Aaron M. Williams, Hasan B. Alam
Abstract
Prior to the covid-19 pandemic, telehealth was already being rapidly adopted nationally by healthcare systems. During the covid-19 pandemic, increased use of telehealth may be considered as a risk reduction strategy. Benefits of this strategy may be conferred to both patients and health providers.
Topics & Concepts
TelehealthPandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakTelemedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineHealth careMedical emergencyPolitical scienceVirologyDiseaseInternal medicineOutbreakLawInfectious disease (medical specialty)Telemedicine and Telehealth ImplementationPatient Satisfaction in HealthcareCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts