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Telemedicine apps are reshaping patient care by offering virtual healthcare services that are accessible, affordable, and comprehensive. Nearly 40% of adults are now embracing these digital platforms for their healthcare needs, highlighting a significant shift towards virtual medical consultations and treatments.

The transition to virtual models of care has introduced complexities in efficient handover between inpatient inits (IPUs) and virtual models of care. This shift necessitates proactive management of specific medication safety risks to ensure patient safety.

The study provides valuable insights into the use of telemedicine in primary care settings. It found that while telemedicine was used in over half of the primary care visits studied, these visits led to somewhat higher rates of in-person return visits compared to in-person primary care visits. This highlights the need for further research into optimizing telemedicine use.

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Explore the latest study that reveals the increasing role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in healthcare delivery, accounting for a quarter of all visits.