The Potential for Telemedicine to Reduce Bias in Patients Seeking Facial Plastic Surgery.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
; 164(5): 909-910, 2021 05.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-817955
ABSTRACT
Telemedicine use among otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons has accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, it is unclear what impact the increased adoption of telehealth will have on the doctor-patient relationship, patients' perceptions of individual practices, and the likelihood of patients proceeding with the next steps toward surgery. While an understanding of these complex questions is imperative for all otolaryngologists, it is extremely important for facial plastic surgeons who focus on elective procedures, particularly cosmetic/aesthetic operations. The use of telemedicine has the potential to reduce bias among patients seeking facial plastic surgery, especially cosmetic procedures. As reports of this phenomenon are anecdotal thus far, we recommend further study into the specific criteria that patients consider when selecting a facial plastic surgeon.
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Full text:
Available
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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Bias
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Telemedicine
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Face
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
0194599820964731
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