by Amanda Chan, MyHealthNewsDaily
In the winter, a mountainous region of California that the locals call the Grapevine is plagued by severe weather. The highway that winds through it is coated with snow and ice, making travel between central and southern parts of the state difficult and, sometimes, nearly impossible. During these stormy outbursts, Dr. Gregory Smith, who specializes in treating chronic pain and prescription drug abuse, can’t make it from his office in Los Angeles to his Fresno clinic. Two years ago, his only options were to reschedule appointments or cancel altogether. But now, Smith uses his computer webcam to “see” his patients. He estimates the video technology enabled him to save 350 to 500 appointments this year.
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