Two methods were used to study the telemedicine link.  1.  SCENARIOS  - each participant was required to carry out two ICU referral acenarios; one using telemedicine, the other using the telephone.  The scenarios were compared by means of a 46 point scoring system.  2. QUESTIONNAIRES - given before and after the scenarios to observe change in opinion.  They contained 16 statements which participants had to grade their agreement from 1 to 5.  Questions regarding computer literacy and previous telemedicine experience were included.