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“To Infinity And Beyond”: A Limitless Approach To Telemedicine Beyond State Borders, Kate Nelson
“To Infinity And Beyond”: A Limitless Approach To Telemedicine Beyond State Borders, Kate Nelson
Brooklyn Law Review
Although the growth and acceptance of technological advances in the medical field have been rapid, the legal system has neglected to adjust its laws accordingly. Perhaps the most significant innovation is telemedicine, which allows a patient and a doctor, miles away from each other, to form a medical relationship across state lines. Yet, the traditional state-by-state physician licensing scheme, which promotes a medical relationship within just one state, remains the governing law. Consequently, many citizens––especially those residing in rural areas––continue to suffer from lack of health care access due to physician shortages within their state borders. Accordingly, this note critically …