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"Technology has allowed us to do a lot more but it's not necessarily the panacea for everybody": Family physician perspectives on virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Lindsay HeddenSarah SpencerMaria MathewsEmily Gard MarshallJulia LukewichShabnam AsghariPaul GillRita K McCrackenCrystal VaughanEric WongRichard BuoteLeslie MeredithLauren R MoritzDana RyanGordon Schacter
Published in: PloS one (2024)
The move to virtual care enhanced access to care for select patients and was helpful for family physicians to better manage their panels. However, virtual care also created access challenges for some patients (e.g., people who are underhoused or living in areas without good phone or internet access) and for some types of care (e.g., care that required access to medical devices). Family physicians are optimistic about the ongoing integration of virtual care into broader primary care delivery, but guidance, regulations, and infrastructure investments are needed to ensure equitable access and to maximize quality of care.
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