Telemedicine in reproductive medicine-implications for technology and clinical practice

Mark Sigman

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.10.042

Telemedicine in reproductive medicine-implications for technology and clinical practice

Fertil Steril. 2020 Dec;114(6):1125. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.10.042.

Author

Mark Sigman¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and the Miriam and Rhode Island Hospitals, Providence, Rhode Island. Electronic address: mark_Sigman@Brown.edu.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the rapid adoption of telemedicine in most medical practices. This series of articles address issues that are often not well considered, such as the types of technological platforms available, the effects of telemedicine on staffing, space requirements, and the financial impact of remote visits. In addition, the limits of telemedicine compared to in-office visits are discussed, as well as the effects on trainees and possibilities for the future.

Keywords: Telemedicine; remote visits; telephone visits; video exams.

Publication types

Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

COVID-19*
Female
Humans
Male
Practice Patterns, Physicians' / trends*
Reproductive Medicine / trends*
SARS-CoV-2*
Telemedicine / trends