How has telemedicine impacted patient visits?

August 12, 2020

Julie Harper, M.D., owner and president of the Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center of Birmingham in Alabama, discusses how she approaches treating acne via virtual visits after incorporating telemedicine into her practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In case you missed it: Is telemedicine a useful tool to treat acne during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. Harper’s share her thoughts in this video.

The quick pivot to telemedicine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted both patients and providers. In this video, Dr. Harper discusses her experience treating acne patients virtually since making the switch to telemedicine.

More from Dr. Harper: She shares some of the mental health challenges her acne patients have faced due to the pandemic.

Coming soon: Dr. Harper discusses how she addresses patient education during virtual visits.