This is a parking lot of ideas and areas for further exploration.
This section is used to track issues which have emerged but not addressed in the guidelines
- Groups with little or no access to prevalent communication methods (i.e. no phone, email, or internet).
- Cultural and societal sensitivity
- High risk clients / patients: urgent care that requires intervention in unconventional settings (I.e. in streets, shelters, etc)
- Equitable and sensible approaches for different groups.
- Patient rights and education
- Personal health is a lower priority for some compared to other needs like housing or food security
- Some people may be transient, so continuity of care may be challenging.
Ideas for improving uptake of virtual healthcare
- Virtual visits can help scheduling and time management if necessary patient and practitioners needs and requirements are met (i.e. no technical issues, intake / pre-appointment checks all done etc.).
- Virtual visits tend to be more focused
- Patients and clients at home can be more relaxed or comfortable making observations better or easier.