Can online GP appointments replace a face to face meeting?

DR MARTIN SCURR: There will be millions of people, like my nonagenarian neighbour, need medical assessment provided in person. DR CLARE GERADA: It gives the GP more time. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8519503/Can-online-GP-appointments-replace-face-face-meeting.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490