Stars are lining up for telemedicine - 1247392

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Read in GRACE about the desires to have access to leading doctors and yet physically a good distance away. Thought I share an article I just read about telemedicine. It appears that the stars are lining up (e.g. broadband availability, the technology costs coming way down, insurance companies less resistance) steadily.

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-08-23/the-doctor-will-skype-y…

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Reply # - August 27, 2012, 10:21 PM

Dr West
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I'm within weeks away from launching a service and will be interested in getting some beta testers to do a consult with me. These first few beta testers will be not as a paid service but just for feedback (and hoping to get some favorable testimonials) in exchange for a consultation.

-Dr. West

Reply # - August 27, 2012, 11:15 PM

ssflxl
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Dr. West,

Once you have that set up officially, you can create a link to Teleconsulton on this site. I am sure you will get a lot of referrals. what do you need to be a beta tester?

ssflxl

Reply # - August 28, 2012, 05:13 PM

Dr West
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You need a pretty good internet connection (if you're using AOL dial-up, that won't work), a webcam, and an issue or issues that can be covered by reviewing a relatively limited amount of material (<50 pages of records, a scan or two) over a 30 minute period. And a willingness to share feedback on the experience.

-Dr. West

Reply # - August 29, 2012, 05:28 PM

Dr West
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Ah, no. Sorry, but this just for consultation, with an intent/limitation that people will continue to have their care administered locally. It's not possible right now to have a clinical trial administered remotely, via telemedicine.

-Dr. West

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