Doctors concerned the pandemic has not peaked

While many countries have hit the peak of the pandemic, this week the World Health Organization reported that the global daily cases reached a record high—and worldwide, total cases passed 7 million. These numbers signify…

Racism and Public Health—Sermo Doctors Respond

As protests continue in America and around the world, George Floyd’s death has triggered a response from the medical community. Doctors’ groups such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, and the…

Physicians fear new coronavirus outbreaks

Recently the CDC warned that a winter outbreak may be worse than the current pandemic—especially given that it would coincide with the flu. In a poll of 1,350+ Sermo physicians, 69% agreed with this warning.…

Telemedicine Explodes In These Uncertain Times

Given the state of the world, many doctors are now using telemedicine to see their patients for routine checkups. This trend is being embraced by physicians and patients alike during this time of self-isolation and…

COVID-19 Medical Shortages Plague Physicians

Shortages of everything from hospital beds to face masks, testing kits to medications continue to hinder the fight against COVID-19. Our polls have confirmed that Sermo doctors are personally experiencing these alarming shortages, and are…