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Telemedicine could cut ER wait times

Many people are often reluctant to seek emergency care at a hospital because they think they'll be stuck in a crowded waiting room for hours before they see a doctor. Duke University Hospital's emergency department is trying to use telemedicine to address the concerns.
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Many people are often reluctant to seek emergency care at a hospital because they think they'll be stuck in a crowded waiting room for hours before they see a doctor. Duke University Hospital's emergency department is trying to use telemedicine to address the concerns.

Reporter : Allen Mask, M.D.
Photographer : Rick Armstrong
Web Editor : Janine Bowen
Posted 2017-03-15T18:01:19-0400 - Updated 2017-03-15T18:01:19-0400