Telemedicine pilot program kicks off for disabled in Korea

 01-Sep-16, The Korea Herald

A pilot program connecting doctors with disabled patients through the use of information and telecommunications technology has kicked off, South Korea's health ministry said.

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Under the program pushed forward by the Health and Welfare Ministry, doctors will see a total of 150 patients to provide treatment and fill out prescriptions through the Internet. The program will involve the patients, including those in welfare and other facilities, and two hospitals.

The program, however, faces strong opposition from the medical industry which has been opposed to the full-fledged implementation of telemedicine.

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