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Plan Ahead for Telemedicine After Disaster Strikes : Satellite phones, ham radios, training can help save patients and practices; NASA might help in a pinch.

Publish date: May 15, 2006
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Dr. Merrell (left) and associates at the Shahol Najaf Clinic about 20 kilometers from the epicenter. Courtesy Dr. Ronald C. Merrell

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