About 90% Of Physicians Worldwide Are Treating Consumers Remotely

About 90% of physicians in nine countries, including the United States, said that they or a colleague are participating in video or telephone visits with consumers. About 47% of physicians using telemedicine for consultation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak are using telemedicine for the first time. About 20% of physicians using video conferencing and telemedicine tools expect to use them significantly more than before.

In the United States, 63% of physicians said they used telemedicine tools for remote treatment during the COVID-19 outbreak. About 81% reported a decline in consumer volume, with 62% reporting a significant . . .