Patient consultations. These can range from a simple follow-up session after a procedure, to patient education as part of a disease management program, to more involved consultations that involve diagnosis and treatment. The tools used may include audio and still or live images to facilitate communication between patient and provider. The Internet allows patients to connect from home, or they might visit a remote clinic staffed by nurses to connect with a physician farther away. Consulting via telemedicine connects patients to medical resources that don’t exist in their communities. - See more at: http://www.nursetogether.com/is-telenursing-in-your-future#sthash.awOPqQbm.dpuf