The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a massive increase in the practice of telemedicine, with a surge in demand for virtual services so patients can be safely monitored at home.
An Australian hospital is at the cutting edge of the global trend, treating hundreds of coronavirus parents from a distance.
Dea Clark reports.
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Telehealth explained:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-30/what-is-telehealth-explainer-coronavirus-covid-19/12101316
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