The rapid rise of digital consultations since Covid-19

The pandemic has been a €œgame changer€ for the way clinicians conduct their consultations. Prior to the outbreak, 90% of GP consultations were face to face, and in the space of two months since lockdown, 90% are now done remotely. Having to try out digital technology for consultations as a necessity for social isolation purposes has made GPs realise that by using digital tools, including email and video, patients can be diagnosed and treated effectively without the need for face-to-face contact. As a result of Covid-19, GP practices are increasingly taking up digital solutions that encompass three main systems that enable practitioners to