decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2008 Issue 9 (September)
‘Virtual' practice cites disputed research in stab at legitimacy
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Article Overview
This article covers a debate over whether an Internet-based practice can appropriately diagnose and treat erectile dysfunction, using a recently published study as the centerpiece of the discussion. It provides background on the company involved, reactions from medical organizations and state regulators, and broader concerns about electronic communication, oversight, and legitimacy in virtual care. The piece is relevant to readers following telemedicine policy, medical practice standards, and professional responses to online prescribing models.
Why This Topic Matters
It highlights an early controversy in telemedicine: how online evaluation and prescribing compare with traditional care, and what that means for patient safety, regulation, and accepted medical practice.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames the dispute over online medical practice and legitimacy
- What roles physicians, regulators, and industry representatives play in the debate
- How the article situates electronic communication within broader medical practice concerns
- What oversight and licensing issues are associated with an Internet-based practice
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Health information professionals
- Compliance teams
- Telehealth policy readers
- Physicians and practice managers
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