More Hospitals Are Using Video to Connect Patients With Specialists Far Away, Speeding Treatment"

"Doctor, Can You See Me Now? " looks at how video is aiding diagnosis by connecting " local and regional hospitals to large urban medical centers where most specialists practice. The video hookups, which usually include high-definition TVs, a camera, and Internet-connected medical equipment, provide a way for smaller hospitals to tap these specialists' expertise when necessary. That boosts the chances patients will receive timely treatment and lowers transfer rates. "