New methods of care need to be implemented during the pandemic to reduce exposure of patients and providers and maintain continuity of care even if services can't be offered in person for everyone.
During times of medical emergency, whether caring for an individual patient or a large scale public health crisis, physicians should always give priority to providing patient care to the best of their ability. In rapidly changing and challenging situations, such as with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians' office practices and delivery of care may be significantly impacted. Physicians should continue to act in the best interests of their patients and may need to adapt and be resourceful. Check out the Virtual Care Tools section below for further details on regulated and unregulated tools.
