4 in 5 doctors concerned some patients will get left behind if telemedicine increases post Covid-19

Four in five doctors in Ireland (79%) are worried that if there is an expectation for more appointments to be delivered remotely after Covid-19, some vulnerable patient groups may get left behind, according to a survey by the Medical Protection Society (MPS).In the MPS survey of 361 doctors in Ireland, 64% agreed that the benefits of telemedicine have been unquestionable during Covid-19, and that it will remain a fundamental tool in practice. However, 79% raised concerns about patients whose access to remote services may be impacted by factors such as digital literacy, disability, language, location or internet connection.

In the MPS survey of 361 doctors in Ireland, 64% agreed that the benefits of telemedicine have been unquestionable during Covid-19, and that it will remain a fundamental tool in practice. However, 79% raised concerns about patients whose access to remote services may be impacted by factors such as digital literacy, disability, language, location or internet connection.