Hilary Daniel|Lois Snyder Sulmasy
Policy Recommendations to Guide the Use of Telemedicine in Primary Care Settings: An American College of Physicians Position Paper
American College of Physicians|American College of Physicians
telemedicinethe use technology deliver care distanceis rapidly growing potentially expand access patients enhance patientphysician collaboration improve health outcomes reduce medical costs however potential benefits telemedicine must measured risks challenges associated use including absence physical examination variation state practice licensing regulations issues surrounding establishment patientphysician relationship paper offers policy recommendations practice use telemedicine primary care reimbursement policies associated telemedicine use positions put forward american college physicians highlight meaningful approach telemedicine policies regulations lasting positive effects patients physicians