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Telemedicine complements face-to-face clinical visits

Technology can help connect doctors, patients and caregivers, especially during a pandemic, but it cannot entirely replace physical consultation

ST ILLUSTRATION: CEL GULAPA
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Madam A, 95, has been my patient for a while now. She has dementia and the disease has nearly progressed to the severe stage.

I've seen her become progressively frail over the years. She has suffered quite a few falls in the past, but thankfully none that were serious.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 03, 2021, with the headline Telemedicine complements face-to-face clinical visits. Subscribe