The Doctor will SKYPE You NowNov-30-2012
Telemedicine, video technology and the need for speed collided in my brain today when I was researching a local Urgent Care Startup and found their "the doctor will skype you now" visit page.
Realize that just like in the office ... will most likely be an NP or PA. I don't have a problem with that except ... I'm not in the office and they aren't a doctor ... they just play one on Skype. It is a brave new world out there .... and I am just a simple country doctor.
What if they take a look through the Skype-oscope and see that you really need to be seen in person? Your Skype visit fee is deducted from your live visit charge - once you have met your co-pay and office visit deductible ... of course.
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