Telehealth visits are more popular than everâhereâs how to prepare Need to see a doctor? Itâs OK to stay home Credit: Getty Images / Geber86 Updated March 12, 2021
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A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has given doctors an unprecedented lens into their patientsâ homes. Whether itâs as simple as seeing what food is in someoneâs refrigerator or clues like ashtrays in the background that reveal a smoking habit, physicians now have a more comprehensive view versus whatâs typically mentioned during in-person visits.
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