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September 13, 2021

Title: Is Telemedicine the Way of the Future?
Topic: Telemedicine

Discussed by Dr. Dan O'Brien
with Special Guest

The use of telemedicine has exploded over the last eighteen months due to COVID. But is telemedicine safer than going to a doctor's office?

New guest Dr. Dan O’Brien has specialized knowledge in telemedicine. As a physician and professor with a passion for innovative healthcare technologies and public health, he understands the need to improve quality of care, lower costs, and increase access.

Click here for more information about Dr. Dan’s newest book: “Camel Resilience”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is telemedicine safer than going to the doctor’s office?

Does telemedicine improve access to care? Dr. Dan explains how telemedicine has been fantastic for all patients, especially those with mental health issues.

Does telemedicine keep patients safer since they don't have to visit the doctor's office and potentially come in contact with COVID?

Must patients be completely open and honest with their doctor during a telemedicine visit?

Is modern technology helping advance medicine in wonderful ways? Terry and Dr. Dan discuss the new Apple watches as an example and what the future may hold…

Is our confidentiality safe with telemedicine?

What is Dr. Dan’s newest book “Camel Resilience” about? Click the link above to order your copy.

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April 14, 2020

Title: A New Era of Doctor Visits and Telemedicine
Topic: Telemedicine

Discussed by Dr. Dan O'Brien
with Special Guest

Part 1 of 3

The use of telemedicine is important during this time because it allows patients to get access to their health care provider virtually without going into the clinic and potentially risking getting other infected with COVID-19. Telemedicine is making a very positive contribution to healthcare.

Dr. Dan O’Brien is a physician and professor with a passion for innovative healthcare technologies. He is many appearances on national talk shows including on Fox Television.

Watch Dr. O’Brien’s latest interview about this topic here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What new technologies are being used by medical professionals due to the Coronavirus?

Could telemedicine prevent the future spread of Coronavirus and other viruses?

Will telemedicine continue to be utilized even after the threat of the Coronavirus is over and things go back to “normal”?

If someone thinks they have the Coronavirus, can they call their doctor for a “doctor visit” via a telemedicine phone or video call?

Tune in to the next segment for some more advice from Dr. O’Brien.

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - A New Era of Doctor Visits and Telemedicine
Topic: Telemedicine

Discussed by Dr. Dan O'Brien
with Special Guest

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should people invest in a good thermometer?

What are some questions a doctor would ask a person who thinks they have the Coronavirus?

What are some additional benefits of telemedicine during this crisis?

Should patients be prepared for telemedicine phone calls/video chats, just like they would be if they visited a clinic? In other words: Do patients need their medication list, symptoms, etc. prepared to tell the doctor/nurse?

What are the limitations on the use of telemedicine?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - A New Era of Doctor Visits and Telemedicine
Topic: Telemedicine

Discussed by Dr. Dan O'Brien
with Special Guest

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What do patients think about telemedicine?

Can therapists and counselors use telemedicine to help patients who have anxiety and depression due to the isolation from the Coronavirus?

Has the suicide rate increased over the last month since the Coronavirus quarantine?

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What is the next phase for telemedicine?

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