Sunday, October 16, 2011

Telepresence medicine

I didn't realize that telemedicine, in this case video-chatting with a doctor was starting to become widespread.  I'm surprised that the quality of care is just as good.  If something like this takes off it would really change how we view healthcare.

http://singularityhub.com/2011/10/16/welcome-to-rite-aid-the-virtual-doctors-will-see-you-now/

What are the ethical issues involved in a change like this?

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