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- Title
COVID-19 catalyzes paradigm shift in telemedicine and at-home patient monitoring.
- Authors
Wang, Elsie J.; Edgcumbe, Philip
- Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed the mass adoption of telemedicine and at-home patient monitoring programs across Canada. This article explores why, where, and how the mass-adoption of telemedicine and at-home patient monitoring occurred. Furthermore, the impact that this dramatic change in healthcare delivery has had on patients is discussed. This commentary article is informed by interviews with two leading Canadian physicians with expertise in these domains. The conclusion summarizes lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations for policies that will help to ensure that telemedicine and at-home patient monitoring is part of making the Canadian healthcare system ready for the future.
- Subjects
CANADA; PATIENT monitoring; TELEMEDICINE; COVID-19; COVID-19 pandemic; PHYSICIANS
- Publication
UBC Medical Journal, 2022, Vol 13, Issue 2, p34
- ISSN
1920-7425
- Publication type
Article