Anand P. Lothe

Jun 12, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Jillian Bybee |Natalie Enyedi |Ken Terry |Anand P. Lothe

Recently, a physician wrote about how access to a patient portal has turned his primary care practice into a reluctant concierge medicine practice, with patients asking questions and expecting quick responses day or night. I could relate. Modern technology is bringing a host of new, unexpected challenges to today’s physicians. Patient portals may provide a level of ease and efficiency, but, as the physician rightly pointed out, they also create confusion, concern, and more questions.