Telemedicine--bringing the specialist to the patient.
Today, a rural or off-site clinic, staffed with advanced practice nurses, can interact with physicians and patients via telecommunications. Telemedicine links regional, national and international markets. This two-way, audiovisual interaction brings the specialist to the patient.
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Fishman Associates, Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
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