For now, Kaiser has asked me to put a hold on my Skype project. However, I am hopeful that I can start sometime in early 2011. In the meantime, if you think that you might ever be interested in using this technology to communicate with me, there are 2 things that you can do.
#1) Get setup at home - that means getting a webcam, setting it up, downloading Skype, and giving Skype a try. Try it with your family members, it's a great way to stay in touch.
#2) Download the consent form, fill it out, and fax it back to me at 916-480-6424. You can download the form by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=1L_ELj-b8ZXtaQ0H7MA1ps6Ytww5a77fs5gNbQF7EMRtfxlyILWvVDdXrgkbR&hl=en&authkey=CNTy_OQF
As always, I will let my patients know when I will be starting this service up. In the meantime, you can see how posting about how to get the most out of your webcam by checking out this post: http://drericwang.blogspot.com/2010/10/tips-for-doing-video-visits.html
-Dr. Eric Wang
This is a great idea, I don't know why it hasn't caught on earlier. I did telephone (voice only) coaching for years and it was very successful. Video can only be better. Please suggest Skype to mental health services (counseling), member services (education) and ??? to really create a user friendly health system. This could really save time and gas - the only problem would be to create a billing structure. I wouldn't want to pay a $40 copay for a five minute Skype call. Thanks!
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