Getting back to regular checkups instead of virtual | Wear The Gown
The pandemic forced many to avoid going to the doctor. But, experts say in-office visits catch problems that may not be found virtually. Author: Jeremy Baker Updated: 6:35 PM CDT July 7, 2021
SAN ANTONIO Because of COVID, many have put off in-person medical care for over a year. During the pandemic, many of us became used to virtual appointments. Doctors say those are reasonable for the short-term, but in-office visits catch problems that may not be found virtually. During COVID, we did a lot of phone visits. But, without a blood pressure check, without a blood pressure log, we were having difficulty adjusting medications because we didn t know what their blood pressure was, said Dr. Katherine Whiteley, who is a family practice physician for University Health.