Telemedicine and Orthopaedic Surgery
- 1 July 2020
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in JBJS Reviews
- Vol. 8 (7) , e20.00083
Abstract
» Telemedicine can serve as a medium for patient evaluation, monitoring, and interpretation of diagnostic imaging and other tests. » Advantages of telemedicine include improved access to care, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. » Challenges remain regarding more widespread adoption of telemedicine and involve reimbursement as well as regulatory support. » The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a paradigm shift in telemedicine that is here to stay. » Patient satisfaction is a key component of telemedicine and will drive its evolution.Keywords
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