South Korea begins nationwide telemedicine pilot

Starting this September, the South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare will officially begin the nationwide telemedicine pilot following a three-month guided pilot period. 

The service is currently being offered to the following patients:

• those with chronic diseases who have done their first in-person visits; 

• paediatric patients seeking follow-ups (only during holidays and at night); 

• people living in islands and other remote…