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Over half of seniors polled unlikely to use telemedicine
A doctor having a teleconsultation with an elderly patient. Seeking healthcare online is now a more common option in the wake of the pandemic. PHOTO: ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL
Most also uncomfortable with AI interpreting their medical results, survey finds
SHABANA BEGUM
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When security officer Joseph Mathew was asked by Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) last year to consult his specialist about his varicose veins over a video call, he declined, preferring an in-person appointment. Suddenly switching to telemedicine and videoconference is very new to me, and I m not ready for it, said Mr Mathew.