Researchers examined how long it took patients to get to their doctor's office and concluded that patients of color and those who were unemployed had longer travel times. Rural residents may have a more difficult time accessing proper medical care for themselves and their family. Is it possible that video-based telemedicine will make medical treatment more accessible to these groups? In what ways may this technology be utilized to help those who do not have access to sufficient medical care receive it?
Researchers examined how long it took patients to get to their doctor's office and concluded that patients of color and those who were unemployed had longer travel times. Rural residents may have a more difficult time accessing proper medical care for themselves and their family. Is it possible that video-based telemedicine will make medical treatment more accessible to these groups? In what ways may this technology be utilized to help those who do not have access to sufficient medical care receive it?
Introduction:
While having access to healthcare is important for general health, there are several barriers to treatment in rural areas.
Access was described as "the timely utilisation of personal health services to achieve the highest potential health outcomes" in a 1993 National Academies report titled "Access to Healthcare in America."
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