The frozen tundra--a state of mind.

摘要

Recently the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) held its midyear meeting in Anchorage, Alaska. For those of us who had never been to Alaska, it was an adventure both from observing firsthand the natural beauty of the wilderness and the presentation and exchange of ideas on telemedicine during the meeting. One can clearly see how remote Alaska is. Those who live there most likely appreciate this remoteness. It is a long way to anywhere! The striking landscape and the myriad of nature's beauty unfold at every turn. The vistas and wildlife abound on a road system that is highly efficient and with hardly any traffic. While traveling by car to the north, from Anchorage to Wasilla or Fairbanks, or to the south to Seward on the coast, you only see a very small portion of this glorious state. The majority of the state, and therefore its population, are not accessible by car. Only snow machines or small airplanes can reach the vast remoteness that is Alaska.