COVID-19 Pandemic Brings Health Disparities to the Forefront
Clinics across the country shut down or limited in-person appointments, relying on telemedicine as a main form of communication between patients and their providers. While some thought it was convenient to see their doctor without leaving home, others struggled with the new model.
“Telemedicine doesn’t work for everyone. If you don’t have internet access, or you don’t have the ability to understand technology… and culturally, some populations just aren’t accustomed to that, and they’d rather see their physician in person,” Washington said in an interview with CURE®.
Additionally, Washington explained, people of color have been majorly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which in turn impacted their cancer outcomes.