Which statement best describes the impact of telehealth on healthcare access?

• A. It reduces continuity of care.
• B. It only benefits urban clinics.
• C. It has no effect on access.
• D. It improves access for rural and chronically ill patients, enabling continuous home-based care.

Answer: (A)

Telehealth expands how people can access healthcare by removing many geographic and logistical barriers. For rural and chronically ill patients, being able to consult from home or a nearby facility means more frequent follow-ups, quicker access to advice, and the ability to monitor health data without long trips. This supports continuous home-based care and helps clinicians intervene sooner when issues arise, keeping care more consistent over time. The idea that telehealth reduces continuity, or only benefits urban clinics, or has no effect on access, doesn’t fit how telehealth works in practice. In reality, it broadens access and keeps patients connected to their care teams between in-person visits.