'Nothing beats the doctor's face to impart trust in their judgement': the role of telehealth in cancer care

Aust Health Rev. 2021 Aug;45(4):521-522. doi: 10.1071/AH20314.

Abstract

Despite Western Australia having low COVID-19 case numbers and limited community transmission, cancer service delivery changes were introduced early in the pandemic, including adoption of telehealth. Patients attending telehealth appointments during COVID-19 between 11 May 2020 and 7 August 2020 reported that telehealth lessened their concerns and met their needs to varying degrees. Despite this, 56% of patients still preferred in-person appointments.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / therapy
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Telemedicine*
  • Trust
  • Western Australia