Scenario: Your facility just announced (without risk management's knowledge) that they just partnered with The University, an out of state teaching medical center. This center evaluates stroke patients remotely through telemedicine technology by specialists at The University. Yesterday the camera and audio link failed, and the patient had a massive stroke and now has a poor prognosis. The family is threatening to sue.
1. Research the law as it applies to Telemedicine in your State. Briefly describe. Then suggest at least two special risks and two benefits associated with Telemedicine. As a risk manager, suggest at least 2 ways to mitigate the risk associated with Telemedicine.