How Telemedicine Can Combat Clinician Burnout, the Biggest Challenge Facing the Healthcare Industry

To fully harness the potential of telemedicine, comprehensive education is vital for both staff and patients. Clinicians and medical providers must receive training on telehealth software, its functionality, seamless integration into their workflow, effective communication during consultations, and how to seek technical support. While telemedicine has been predominantly seen as beneficial for patients, it also holds promise in addressing challenges faced by the clinical workforce, such as clinician burnout. Approximately one-third of clinicians view burnout as a significant threat to healthcare due to chronic staffing shortages and unfavorable financial margins.