tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076839327674215825.post4346703982436135740..comments2024-03-27T05:14:34.288-04:00Comments on Medinnovation And Health Reform: Observations of a Techno-Skeptic and Telemedicine-AdvocateRichard L. Reece, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03446550629857699574noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076839327674215825.post-8483509554783667872010-06-01T02:32:12.843-04:002010-06-01T02:32:12.843-04:00Clinical telemedicine is an intriguing movement in...Clinical telemedicine is an intriguing movement in healthcare delivery that addresses two key needs: (1) shortage in primary care, particularly in rural areas, and (2) lack of collaboration between physicians and specialists over the best course of care. Telemedicine is likely to reduce costs in the long run, but it's not immediately obvious to what extent it will improve quality of care, particular when you lose the intimate setting in which doctors examine patients. I discuss about telemedicine in my most recent blog (http://nutsforhealthcare.com/2010/05/31/telemedicine-trading-cultural-for-geographic-distance/) and try to understand what it might mean for the future of the doctor-patient relationship.Jeffrey Seguritanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900825327896685024noreply@blogger.com