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Telemedicine, the practice of medicine at a distance, began with the telephone. Today it includes video technology and high – speed communications using satellites. Although telemedicine occurs in outer space, it will change everyday medical practice on earth. It can help reduce queues and waiting time for doctors in hospitals. In addition, it can reduce the number of journeys a person might need to make to hospital for follow – up treatment and change the treatment of the elderly. Whereas most people in the developed world can easily visit a doctor or a hospital for a medical check, people in some developing countries are not so fortunate. However, a satellite phone, a computer and some simple technology could establish a direct link between them and hospital specialists. Telemedicine could also change medical education by bringing the expert skills of the world’s leading specialists to students throughout the world. There is already a medical education link between a university in the UK and a university in the Middle East. This means that students and teachers can share in live classes, which is a great improvement on traditional textbooks. Ships and off – shore installations like drilling platforms are also making increasing use of telemedicine. In one recent case an oil – rig worker had a worsening headache two days after a head injury. Stormy weather prevented him from being taken to the mainland, but a video discussion and examination by a doctor on land established that he was not at serious risk.

Câu 636:

The word it in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

        A. outer space        B. waiting time        C. earth        D. telemedicine

Câu 637:

All the following are mentioned as benefits of telemedicine EXCEPT ________.

A. Reducing queues and waiting times in hospitals

B. Improving treatment for the elderly

C. Lowering the cost of medical treatment

D. Enhancing medical education

Câu 638:

What does the passage suggest is a significant advantage of telemedicine for people in developing countries?

A. It reduces the need for medical professionals.

B. It eliminates the need for medical equipment.

C. It provides direct access to hospital specialists.

D. It makes traditional textbooks obsolete.

Câu 639:

How did telemedicine help the oil-rig worker mentioned in the passage?

A. It allowed him to receive medication remotely.

B. It enabled a doctor on land to assess his condition.

C. It provided real-time weather updates.

D. It transported him to the mainland during a storm.

Câu 640:

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Telemedicine first became possible thanks to video technology and high – speed communications.

B. People using telemedicine will need to go to hospitals more for follow – up treatment.

C. People in developed countries still have great difficulty getting access to medical check.

D. Telemedicine can connect leading medical specialists with students around the world.

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