The New Paper Over half of seniors polled unlikely to use telemedicine A doctor having a teleconsultation with an elderly patient. Seeking healthcare online is now a more common option in the wake of the pandemic. PHOTO: ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL Most also uncomfortable with AI interpreting their medical results, survey finds SHABANA BEGUM 0 Engagements When security officer Joseph Mathew was asked by Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) last year to consult his specialist about his varicose veins over a video call, he declined, preferring an in-person appointment. "Suddenly switching to telemedicine and videoconference is very new to me, and I'm not ready for it," said Mr Mathew.