Minnesota counties test video for daily check-ins with TB patients

Minnesota counties test video for daily check-ins with TB patients

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http://www.startribune.com/local/south/499737721.html

A technology-driven approach to treating tuberculosis will save money and offer convenience and privacy to patients, according to two counties testing the new method.

It’s called VDOT — short for video directly observed treatment — and it uses daily video chats and video recordings rather than face-to-face interaction with nurses.