PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us to rethink the way we do things. Working from home and virtual meetings have become part of everyday life.
In health care, the use of telehealth as a treatment tool became commonplace.
Certainly, there are certain areas of care that require physical examinations and face-to-face meetings. However, the creative use of technology has yielded surprising results, and it is important that this valuable tool continues to be used.
Two areas where there is a dramatic need are mental health and in cases where people live in remote areas or have extreme difficulty leaving home for doctor appointments.
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