Our first experience with telemedicine was after my husband developed a rash on his hands - not poison ivy or a related condition.  After an examination by his physician - and a telemedicine consult, he was prescribed appropriately and the cream is working!  He was most impressed - and with a background in medicine, he does not impress easily.

Later, we ran into a friend who had suffered a stroke.  Again, he was quickly treated with a combination of hospital personnel and telemedicine.  He couldn't sing the praises highly enough and suffered zero consequences from the stroke.

The ability to bring together medical professionals from disparate geographic regions is beyond impressive.  The responsiveness was top-notch and rapid.  I couldn't be more impressed.