Telemedicine can provide rural patients access to palliative care in their homes

Telemedicine Connects Rural Patients Nearing the End of Life

Palliative care is one of many areas of pressing rural need.

In this PBS video, we’re introduced to a video conferencing approach being tested in rural northern California that holds significant promise for providing ongoing care for patients who choose to face serious medical and emotional issues as they approach end of life.

 

 

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