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receive almost any type of medical test through on site personnel who are guided
by physicians at tertiary care sites. As long as high quality care is maintained, the
conveniences of this type of program will likely lead to equivalent or greater satisfaction
than traditional office visits.
Telemedicine is an answer to many of the global health care and medical
education needs. Yet, many obstacles remain and telemedicine is nowhere near its
potential. As health care costs continue to spiral out of control and the variability
in health care among socioeconomic groups widens, it is critical for physicians,
hospital administrators, lawmakers, and the public to be forward thinking and take
advantage of the great potential telemedicine affords.
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