Ensuring Equitable Access to Telehealth for Diverse and Underserved Communities

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This webpage describes how telehealth has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the need to ensure everyone can access it, especially underserved communities. It offers tips for doctors to help families with limited technology or digital skills. Suggestions include using community resources, providing video conferencing spaces, and offering tech support. It also advises on alternative communication methods like phone calls if video isn't possible and stresses the importance of language accommodations for non-English speakers. The goal is to make telehealth accessible and beneficial for all patients by addressing their specific needs and challenges.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Community Participation; Health Services Accessibility; Medically Underserved Area; Telemedicine; Patient-Centered Care; Cultural Diversity; Digital Divide; Health Equity

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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