The Telemedicine Reporter – International Edition – March 2nd 2011

skypeNHS patients could be asked to Skype their doctor

People could be given the opportunity to consult their doctor through online video calls as an alternative to meeting them face to face, ministers have indicated. Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski asked the government what steps were being taken to encourage consultations with doctors through the online telephony application Skype, which he said could help patients avoid waiting to see their doctor. In response, Continue reading