eClinic: increasing use of telehealth as a risk reduction strategy during the covid-19 pandemic

eClinic: increasing use of telehealth as a risk reduction strategy during the covid-19 pandemic

Hasan B. Alam, Aaron M. Williams, Michael T Kemp

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.

2020

DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2020-000481

Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open

BMJ Publishing Group

Surgery, Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid