Patients could share virtual medical appointments for better access to telemedicine
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Shared medical appointments, whereby patients with similar conditions consult their practitioner together, alleviate pressure on the health system and provide an instant support network for patient. Why not make them virtual?
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Nature Medicine
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1546-170X', '1078-8956']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-020-01187-4