Advancing Telemedicine Within Family Medicine's Core Values

Authors

Anthony Cheng, Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
Cirila Estela Vasquez Guzman, Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA, Oregon Health & Science University Fellowship for Diversity in Research, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, USA
Tyler C. Duffield, Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
Holly Hofkamp, Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-28-2020

Abstract

Telemedicine adoption has been gradual but accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important for us to pause and consider how this impacts family medicine. How do we ground ourselves so that we use technology to enhance our practice while maintaining fundamental family medicine values? In this article, we explore how telemedicine interacts with five family medicine tenants: contextual care, continuity of care, access to care, comprehensive care, and care coordination. Keeping this framework in mind and using a health equity lens can help us retain fundamental family medicine values as we adapt to rapid technological change.

Recommended Citation

Cheng A, Vasquez Guzman CE, Duffield TC, Hofkamp H. Advancing Telemedicine Within Family Medicine's Core Values. Telemed J E Health. 2020 Jul 28. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2020.0282. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32744897.