Implementation of vascular surgery teleconsultation during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from the outpatient vascular clinics in a tertiary care hospital in Qatar.
Hassan Al-ThaniAhammed MekkodathilAhmed HussainAhmed SharafAhmed SadekAnas Aldakhl-AllahAhmed AwadNassar Al-AbdullahAhmad ZitounJini PaulPushpalatha PillaiSara JohnAyman El-MenyarPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Teleconsultation, along with supporting practice guidelines, can be used to maximize the efficiency of care in vascular surgery patients during the pandemic and beyond. Adoption of the 'hybrid care' which combines both virtual and in-person services as an ongoing practice requires evidence obtained through audits and studies on patients and healthcare providers levels. It is essential to establish a clear practice that ensures patient's needs.
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