Virtual “telemedicine” appointments with your healthcare team were a saving grace during the COVID-19 pandemic. While video calls with a clinician couldn’t meet all your healthcare needs, they certainly helped at the time.
Today, we’ve returned to routine in-person life, but virtual healthcare has become an increasingly normal option when scheduling some of your appointments. Unfortunately, research says telemedicine alone leads to worse health outcomes, emphasizing a need for at least some in-person appointments.
Can your healthcare team truly provide adequate care through a computer screen? What’s missing? What are the risks vs. the benefits?
Here’s a closer look at the question: When is virtual healthcare appropriate for diabetes?
