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From: B. Kao, CDS Grad Student
Date: 15 Oct 2006
Time: 11:05:29 -0500
Remote Name: 24.126.71.250
Telehealth is a great development in the health industry. I come from a state with a high rural population that is only accessible by boat or plane. The program you describe is very interesting and I can't wait to investigate more about this program and the possibility to treat clients that until now had little opportunity for treatment. I do have a question about recent developments in technology, however. A lot of new laptops are being sold with video technology already incorporated into them, and I have friends who communicate with overseas relatives using computer video technology. The quality isn't that great yet (especially with unreliable internet service at some remote sites), but it is up-and-coming technology. Do you find that more of your rural clients are starting to use this technology and is it effective in (or does it enhance) remote therapy?