Many rural clinics and community hospitals fear that their already inadequate medical staffing and the revenues generated from on-site procedures will be further diminished by remote medicine.
Old and poor patients who may need care the most can't afford smartphones or broadband connectivity.
Until recently, many people were unaware that the service existed, while others didn't trust an anonymous doctor.
Many people want to be in the physical presence of their physicians, believing the quality of virtual care is inferior.
Medical services are always going to be at high demand, no matter the area or the circumstances. One way to ensure that people have faster access to medical services, especially in times of crisis,...