1. Encouraging Doctor-Patient Online Consultations

2.  1. Make a pro/con chart to visiting the doctor’s office Benefits to a Traditional Doctor’s Office Visit Downsides to a Traditional Doctor’s Office Visit

3.  2. What are some potential benefits to an online doctor? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txGGCi7j4Wg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAZhwq7kLgY  3. How can doctors use other technologies to improve their practices? http://www.wndu.com/news/specialreports/headlin es/Google-Glass-could-change-the-way-doctors- practice-medicine-246198341.html  4. What are some potential concerns of an online doctor?

4.  5. With the rise of the Internet & websites like WebMD, do you think people misdiagnose themselves and/or become too concerned about minor medical issues? Explain  6. How would privacy issues be protected with online doctor visits?  7. Are there any circumstances were consulting with an online doctor would be inappropriate or ineffective? Discuss  8. Should the cost of an online doctor be the same, more, or less than a traditional office visit? Justify your decision http://www.nbcnews.com/watch/nightly-news/what-you- need-to-know-about-walmarts-walk-in-health-clinics- 323445315526 http://www.nbcnews.com/watch/nightly-news/what-you- need-to-know-about-walmarts-walk-in-health-clinics- 323445315526

5.  https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_kraft_ medicine_s_future https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_kraft_ medicine_s_future 8. What is the big idea of Daniel Kraft’s “TED Talk?” 9. Would you be willing to use this technology? Explain. 10. What do you think are some limitations to the technology?

6.  You do not have to write these down: Would you rather visit doctors or email them?  Under what circumstances (if any) might you prefer a visit?... Or prefer to email? Should doctors email for free or should they bill for the service?  Should a dr. (or insurer) be able to bill the same fee for one online exchange as for an office visit? Justify Are young people more likely to use doctors as a resource if they can email them ?  Should some kind of service be provided so that people can pay (if necessary) but can email the dr. anonymously if they like? Explain.