Digital Communications in Urology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Communication trends between patients and healthcare professionals have evolved over the last decade and most notably during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Digital technology such as email, smartphones, text messaging, and social media have transformed communication in the healthcare setting. This chapter will highlight how digital technology is changing the way urologists communicate with patients and colleagues as well as provide guidance on how to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with this form of communication. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.