Continuity in the age of virtual care

Nicholas Pimlott

doi:10.46747/cfp.68017

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RE: Virtual Care Not a Replacement for Continuity
Lo Fu Tan, MD, MS

Published on: 05 February 2022
RE: Virtual Care and Family Physicians
Maris Andersons

Published on: 23 January 2022

Published on: (5 February 2022)
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RE: Virtual Care Not a Replacement for Continuity
Lo Fu Tan, MD, MS, Sr. Medical Director, Digital Health, Optum
I believe that the resolution should not have been supported since most clinical care can be delivered most efficiently via the telephone, not by virtual care or audiovisual means. Virtual care should be an adjunct to in-person care. I am a firm believer that continuity of care does enhance clinical quality. Virtual care via audiovisual means, just like the telephone, email, texting, etc., are technological tools that family physicians should use to improve access and communication with their patients, which will support continuity.

Competing Interests: None declared.
Published on: (23 January 2022)
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RE: Virtual Care and Family Physicians
Maris Andersons, Family Medicine and Addictonologist, Addiction Associates in private practice affiliated with SMH Unity Health,and Sunnybrook Hospital
I believe Virtual Care married with in person care will be here to stay. Virtual Care has strong benefits in a pandemic. In-person care is still the bedrock of Family Physicians.With some patients I have had for over 30 -40 years actually preferring virtual care in that it is difficult to get to the office due to distance, age and infirmity. A workable solution is possible with responsible Doctors and their patients.I am in an urban setting and those in rural settings may find a workable solution in their practices. I hope it is our choice not a mandated solution that one solution fits all.

Competing Interests: None declared.