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I am a surgeon, hospitals are seizing the online video call as a new miracle cost saver. Whilst some consultations are OK for routine encounters eg organising tests, when it comes to discussing surgery most patients value seeing the surgeon.

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My dad is a Physical Therapist, and believe it or not they are pushing for PTs to do telehealth. It kind of sounds like a pipe dream to me seeing as how hands-on the profession is. I mean a big part of the job is that you literally have to touch people and move their joints around for them.

I personally believe Physical Therapy is a field ripe for innovation, but I don't think that's quite it.

I agree with this. If I needed a surgeon, I most certainly would not be using video as I do not have CT/X-ray/Ultrasound at home. I would love to have my own ultrasound. I predict some day there will be a low cost portable unit that allows people to upload ultrasound images in a standard format. Same goes for epigentic methylation. Today the equipment takes up half a room.

I have been getting voice mails daily from my doctors office to do a zoom call for a routine checkup. They appear desperate for business.

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