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04-11-2022 | Telemedicine | Viewpoint
An Urgent Need for Guidelines for Telemedicine Use
Authors:
Jenny J. Lin, MD, MPH, Carol R. Horowitz, MD, MPH, Jessica S. Ancker, MPH, PhD
Published in:
Journal of General Internal Medicine
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Issue 4/2023
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Excerpt
As the adoption of telemedicine use exploded since the onset of the pandemic in 2020,
1‐4 many patients, providers, and practices had to suddenly adapt and learn how to use this new technology. Many have learned
how to navigate this technology, though disparities in quality and access are becoming increasingly apparent. But there remains a dearth of guidelines about
when the use of telemedicine is appropriate. As a result, decisions about whether to have a telemedicine or an in-person visit are now often driven primarily by patient preference or convenience, but telemedicine may be less appropriate in certain occasions or for particular diagnoses. …
