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Think about it: Do you really need to go a doctor's office to have a rash examined? The cameras on computers and iPhones are so good that it is quite easy for a physician to actually look at a rash and make a determination if an in-person visit is needed or a procedure may be necessary.
Perhaps you have been suffering from anxiety or need some psychological counseling. This technology is being used on a routine basis — and it's growing.
There are definitely positives and negatives, but we're beginning to figure out the most convenient and effective ways to treat patients.