Telemedicine: Can In-Person Pre-treatment Communication be Expanded by Video Consultation?

Informed consent for radiological or other interventions should give a patient sufficient time to make an informed decision. Currently, patients typically have to be present, in-person, to be briefed about procedures and an extra appointment is often necessary. While in an urban setting this is mostly just a nuisance, in a rural area, similar to ours, it may not be possible at all for patients with limited access to transport. In some countries, teleconsultation via videoconference has proved beneficial in comparable situations.

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