Boulder County patients, doctors report positive telemedicine experiences during coronavirus outbreak
(WorldNews Environment)

As a retiree, Boulder´s John Meerts doesn´t mind an excuse to get out of the house, even if it is to see a doctor. Last week, however, Meerts, 69, was more than happy to stay at home and use the technology of telemedicine for a post-operation checkup on his rotator cuff. `It was just as good as being there and frankly, it saves me time and effort,` said Meerts, who had his telemedicine appointment with Dr. Eric McCarty, chief of sports medicine at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance Center. `I could see him, he could see me and we could converse without any problems. “I think, for all intents and purposes, it was the same as being there. One could even say it...