Telehealth, Children, and Pediatrics: Should the Doctor Make House Calls Again, Digitally?

This Article explores the different challenges that arise in incorporating telehealth into pediatrics, especially for entrepreneurs. First, this Article explains how telehealth has been applied, specifically in pediatrics. Next, the Article explores the various legal barriers involving telehealth with particular attention to these issues as they relate to pediatric care, including: Physician-patient relationship, standard of care, informed consent, liability/liability insurance, equipment, and security. This Article then examines the benefits and disadvantages that have been raised in the use of telehealth in relation to pediatric care. Finally, this Article concludes by offering recommendations to those entrepreneurs who hope to have an influence on the future development of telehealth in pediatrics.

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