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First-Time Telehealth Visits Limited to Local Neighborhood Clinics from December
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South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare has issued legislative guidelines restricting first-time telemedicine appointments to clinics located in the patient's registered municipal district. Under the rules taking effect December 24, initial non-face-to-face consultations will limit prescription lengths to a maximum of 7 days in principle. Patients who have seen a specific clinic in person within the past six months may continue receiving remote care regardless of geographical distance.
So what
If you are an expat planning to use app-based telemedicine, schedule an initial in-person visit with a local neighborhood clinic first to establish your eligibility.