title: Rural telemedicine--the electronic signal flows in both directions.
abstract: The following article is a descriptive summary of telemedicine evolution in rural Kansas. Multiple electronic applications are used to manage information, time, and distance. Conservation of limited health related resources is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Hays Medical Center, KS 67601, USA. bcox@haysmed.com
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: York
mesh_terms: D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D007615:Kansas; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014741:Video Recording