Mary Mulcare, MD, Summus Chief Medical Officer, featured in MedCity News.
While some people question how virtual care can be effective without physical touch, it is clear that in-person appointments are not frequently delivering on developing a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s need and holistic health.
The notion of “bedside manner” has long been and still is a key consideration in healthcare. Today, with mounting pressures from administrative burdens and ongoing doctor shortages, it’s difficult for physicians to find the time to truly connect with their patients. Patients suffer from this lack of attention and relationship formation: they want and need time to share their feelings, get answers, and fully understand their doctor’s guidance.
