Patient Buzz: How COVID-19 Will Forever Change Dermatology
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Refinery29 recently posted an article about COVID-19’s lasting impact on dermatology, questioning how the pandemic will affect everything from office visits to innovation to the demand for aesthetics.
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Jeffrey Dover, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology a …
EPI Health has graciously supported the COVID-19 News and Resource Center.
Refinery29 recently posted an article about COVID-19’s lasting impact on dermatology, questioning how the pandemic will affect everything from office visits to innovation to the demand for aesthetics.
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Jeffrey Dover, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology a … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: How COVID-19 Will Forever Change Dermatology"
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“I read great things about you on Yelp” is something that a chef at a restaurant would normally hear. Unfortunately, this phrase is becoming more and more common in the medical setting. And although most physicians would cringe when hearing that phrase, a recent survey of 1700 adults showed that 63% of respondents would choose to see a physician with a stronger online presence. This trend will …