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The doctor will see you now via webcam

By Associated Press in Washington | China Daily | Updated: 2014-05-14 11:08

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When Matulaitis first was diagnosed in 2011, his wife had to take a day off work to drive him more than two hours to a Parkinson's clinic. Once he was stabilized on medication, Dorsey enrolled the man in a pilot study of video house calls. Set-up was simple: The doctor e-mailed a link to video software designed for patient privacy.

He's thrilled with the care.

"It's just the same as if you've ever done Facetime on an iPhone," explains Matulaitis, 59, who continues his virtual checkups with Dorsey a few times a year.

"It allows the doctor to see the patient at a point where they are at their best."

Telemedicine is broader than a Skype-like doctor visit. For years, doctors have delivered different forms of care remotely, from the old-fashioned phone call to at-home monitors that measure someone's blood pressure and beam the information to a clinic. Hospitals routinely set up on-site video consultations with specialists.

But the virtual house call is gaining interest. Some insurers offer versions, such as Wellpoint Inc's LiveHealth Online service. Telemedicine provider American Well is making headlines with its direct-to-consumer service, offered in 44 states. Psychiatrists are exploring mental health follow-up counseling from the privacy of a patient's home computer.

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