‘Zoom medicine’ just won’t work for the elderly – seeing a GP face to face is important

Yes, there are some positives we’ve learned from the pandemic, but when it comes to healthcare the patient must come first, writes Janet Street-Porter

Zoom is one of a number of communication apps that have seen usage increase during lockdown

The Queen might be a new recruit to Zoom (under the tuition of her daughter Anne), but would she be happy discussing health issues online?

Zoom, FaceTime and WhatsApp have kept us in touch with friends and relatives during lockdown, making isolation a bit more bearable. But social media and technology can’t replace physical contact.

Older people are the biggest clients for the NHS and this government (for all the pronouncements and promises) has not been our best ally.