Virtual consults allow GP to connect with his patients and limit the risk of COVID-19

Along with eight other people, GP Dr Grant Bekker was quarantined following close contact with one of the first patients to contract COVID-19 in South Africa. Since returning to work, the way in which he runs his practice has changed entirely and digital tools have taken precedence in staying connected with patients. Dr Bekker explains how he sees many of his patients are seen first through telephonic consultations or virtually through Discovery Health’s DrConnect app, for triage and screening purposes. This GP feels that remote consultations are likely to be key management tool going forward.