2021/08/05 by Etz, Rebecca, Advisory Group, Larry A. Green Center
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paper · doi:10.7302/1704
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, 2 of every 3 people surveyed contacted their primary care doctor in July/August. COVID-19 has led to patients seeking care through a variety of different outlets, many making use of multiple options: phone, e-mail, and video, with 38% reporting in-person visits. The use of telehealth has become more widely accepted: 52% report that they feel it’s easier to get care with phone/video options and 56% hope that these options are available after the pandemic. While telehealth has provided an outlet for some, financial concerns or general fear of catching COVID-19 have led to a delay in routine patient care for others. These are the results from Series 4.