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Virtual Medical Service Use Accelerates in Newfoundland and Labrador

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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The NL Medical Association reports that the use of Teladoc's virtual medical service is accelerating in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Association President, Dr. David Metcalfe, stated that virtual care was never intended to replace a patient’s access to a family physician or become a permanent substitute for emergency care. Currently, more communities are depending on the virtual platform to keep emergency departments open.

From vocm.com

Why it matters

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The NL Medical Association views the growing reliance on private virtual care as a symptom of an ongoing doctor shortage in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Association has been calling for a comprehensive physician health human resource plan since 2018.

From vocm.com

Who's involved

  • Newfoundland and LabradorProvince where virtual medical services are accelerating
  • TeladocProvider of the virtual medical services noted to be accelerating in the province

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TeladocSpeculative

    Teladoc might see increased demand and revenue due to accelerating use in the province.

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