Hello! I am a DNP-FNP student at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA conducting a DNP project. My area of focus is on primary care provider perceptions of telemedicine before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a nurse practitioner an...
sabrinaplatt replied to sabrinaplatt's topic in COVID
I like your point about not exposing yourself to unvaccinated staff. Not only does telemedicine keep you connected to providers, it can also decrease exposure risk.
I hadn't thought about the work flow- how you have to stop and start to chang...
sabrinaplatt replied to sabrinaplatt's topic in COVID
You make a valid point. It seems as if the insurers drive a lot of medical decision making processes.
I believe establishing care, whether in primary care or with a specialist, should be done in person. Good luck with your new cardiologist!
Due to the current global pandemic, telemedicine has become more relevant than ever in primary care. This external threat is forcing providers and patients to stay apart as a broader public health initiative to maintain the spread of COVID-19. This t...