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Virtual Care: Enhancing Skills in the New Normal

Virtual Care: Enhancing Skills in the New Normal

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the landscape of medical education and practice, thrusting virtual care into the spotlight. As practitioners, understanding these changes is crucial for adapting and thriving in this new environment. A recent study titled An unexpected transition to virtual care: family medicine residents’ experience during the COVID-19 pandemic provides valuable insights into this transition.

The Shift to Virtual Care

The pandemic necessitated a rapid shift from traditional face-to-face appointments to virtual solutions. This transition was particularly impactful for family medicine residents, who experienced both challenges and opportunities in their training. The study highlights two main themes: Residents’ experiences with virtual learning and care, and their personal lives during the pandemic.

Challenges Faced by Residents

Opportunities for Skill Enhancement

Recommendations for Practitioners

The study suggests several recommendations for improving residency training and practice in a virtual setting:

The insights from this study are invaluable for practitioners seeking to enhance their skills in a post-pandemic world. By embracing these changes and recommendations, medical professionals can ensure they are well-equipped to provide effective care in any setting.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: An unexpected transition to virtual care: family medicine residents’ experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Citation: Smith, N., Newton, C., Barbacuta, D., & Tseng, O. L.-I. (2022). An unexpected transition to virtual care: Family medicine residents’ experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Primary Care. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-022-01728-5
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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