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Teledermatology after COVID-19: key challenges ahead

Authors :
Rithi Chandy
Babar Rao
Waqas Haque
Muzzammil Ahmadzada
Source :
Dermatology online journal. 27(4)
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Teledermatology has been leveraged during the COVID-19 pandemic as a means of adopting novel ways to treat patients while reducing the risk of viral transmission. Although teledermatology offers benefits related to patient convenience and improved access to care, key challenges in the areas of reimbursement, licensure, and diagnostic accuracy remain. In this commentary, we discuss these three obstacles and potential solutions.

Details

ISSN :
10872108
Volume :
27
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Dermatology online journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....407f9fd0d3d0445ed6b160ef93b511a5