About 90% Of Physicians Worldwide Are Treating Consumers Remotely
About 90% of physicians in nine countries, including the United States, said that they or a colleague are participating in video or telephone visits with consumers. About 47% of physicians using telemedicine for consultation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak are using telemedicine for the first time. About 20% of physicians using video conferencing and telemedicine tools expect to use them significantly more than before.
In the United States, 63% of physicians said they used telemedicine tools for remote treatment …
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