COVID-19: Virtual care
About this Episode
CMPA Perspective article:
Providing virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic
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COVID-19: Managing wait times
Concerns surrounding wait times in the delivery of health care are not new, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in further concerns due to the postponement of elective procedures.
In this episode, Dr. Steven Bellemare and Dr. Yolanda Madarnas discuss the impact of wait times on patients, physicians, and the healthcare system with Dr. Wendy Levinson, Chair of Choosing Wisely Canada.
They provide timely tips on the safe management of wait times and resource utilization in order to promote safe care and decrease medical-legal risk for physicians.
COVID-19: Virtual care
CMPA Perspective article:
Providing virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic