Wired for patient sound and vision: Video consultation makes sense in COVID-19 era

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Wired for patient sound and vision: Video consultation makes sense in COVID-19 era

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COVID-19’s rise led the RNZCGP to ask general practices to conduct as many patient consultations as possible via video, phone or email

COVID-19’s spread has renewed calls for video consultations in general practice. Simon Maude checks out what is involved

As COVID-19 diagnoses surged last month, the RNZCGP asked GPs to switch to phone, video or email consultations to blunt the virus’ spread. Talking