Submission + - The Doctor Will Skype You Now (usnews.com)
amkkhan writes: Next time you need to go to the doctor, instead of making an appointment, why not just fire up your smartphone? New programs by companies such as Doctor on Demand and the University of Pittsburgh’s AnywhereCare offer one-on-one conferencing with doctors, either over the phone or through video on your phone or computer – giving you all the medical advice you need without having to set foot in a doctor’s office.
This new breed of checkup, known as telemedicine, has the opportunity to revolutionize personal health, says Pat Basu, chief medical officer of Doctor on Demand and a former Stanford University physician. “Two of the most important skills we use as physicians are looking and listening,” he says. “Video conferencing lets me use those skills and diagnose things like colds, coughs and even sprains in a manner more convenient for you.”
This new breed of checkup, known as telemedicine, has the opportunity to revolutionize personal health, says Pat Basu, chief medical officer of Doctor on Demand and a former Stanford University physician. “Two of the most important skills we use as physicians are looking and listening,” he says. “Video conferencing lets me use those skills and diagnose things like colds, coughs and even sprains in a manner more convenient for you.”
