
Telemedicine ‘Blueprint’ Introduced to Assess and Triage Patients With COVID-19

Video doctor visits limit spread of disease, help determine health risks to patients.
While people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who are in acute distress may need immediate in-person attention, many people can be evaluated at home through
The spectrum of symptoms in people infected with COVID-19 range from asymptomatic to severe and life-threatening; the more benign manifestations are often able to be managed from home. A new report, titled
The paper notes that these protocols are most easily applicable in settings that have adequate internet or phone connections, and that, when the technology is available, telemedicine is also promising for delivery of care to persons living in remote areas where distance is a barrier to seeking help.
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