TELE-MEDICINE

According to the article, what often happened in the past to people living in rural areas if they got sick?

• They died from their illnesses.

• They got medical advice through their relatives.

•     They moved to the city.

What is another way to say "tele-medicine"?

• medical training

• tele-health

• specialized medicine

Why are patients able to monitor their health better with tele-medicine?

• They can speak to other patients with the same condition.

• They can get a transportation to a hospital.

• They can get health advice and information even if they live far away.

How can doctors get advanced training using tele-medicine?

• They can work on patients with rare medical conditions.

• They can participate in videoconferences.

• They can access a variety of medical resources.

How do hospitals in small towns save money as a result of using tele-medicine technology?

• They can build smaller buildings.

• They don't need to have specialist doctors on staff.

• They can see fewer patients every year

How could a doctor monitor a patient using tele-medicine?

• by talking to other doctors who have similar patients

• by using an app that sends patient data

• by using the Internet to make a phone call to the patient

What does a community need to invest in if they want to have a tele-medicine program?

• special devices and technology

   

• medical research facilities

• skilled doctors and nurses

Where is it possible to find money for starting a tele-medicine program?

• the government and other organizations

• the patients and their families

• technology companies

What is the main challenge to implement telemedicine in hospitals?

• Doctors training

• Funds to have the right technology

• Patients do not like online services

What is the purpose of the text? Why?

• Inform the reader about how telemedicine works

• Entertain the reader with fun facts about tele-medicine

• Persuade the reader that tele-medicine is something positive