Patients need to understand the risks and potential problems associated with telehealth visits to avoid additional injuries. Medical malpractice can become more of a danger than ever.

UNDERSTANDING TELEHEALTH AND THE RISKS OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

I had a case involving teleradiology services provided to an internal medicine practice from hundreds of miles away. The level of communication between the offices was almost non-existent. Informed consumers and educated clients are our goal here.