Repeat patients with stable conditions could be spared long queues at the clinic. Photo: Nora Tam
Coronavirus crisis puts ‘telemedicine’ back in the picture for long-time advocates in Hong Kong but others warn of pitfalls
- E-consultation allows patients to be seen and diagnosed remotely by doctors via electronic communication such as video conferencing
- While the technology has caught on in United States and some European countries, it has yet to enjoy the same appeal in Hong Kong
Repeat patients with stable conditions could be spared long queues at the clinic. Photo: Nora Tam