Here are 5 things to know about what is Telemedicine solution: 1. History of Telemedicine 2. How It Works 3. Types of Telemedicine Services 4. Telemedicine Is Effective In Chronic Disease Management
The challenges and opportunities in telemedicine during COVID 19 pandemic
Project supervisors: Dr. Rosalind Silverman and Dr. Lorelei Silverman
Background A multidisciplinary team consisting of premedical and predental students, internationally trained doctors, and IT professionals will showcase the present and future of telemedicine post COVID 19 era.
Methodology Our team researched literature and surveyed telemedicine clinics in Canada to identify the usage of telemedicine, devices, advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine in 18 medical disciplines.
Results We will present new technologies and best practice in telemedicine and tele dentistry as well as the practical use in clinics across Canada, USA, and internationally. We will also demonstrate the further role of telemedicine in expanding the field, and challenges and opportunities during COVID19. In addition, we will share our survey of application of telemedicine to telepsychiatry, teleradiology, telepathology, telecardiology, tele respirology, pediatrics, women health, ophthalmology, ENT, emergency response, physiatry, gastroenterology, infertility, dermatology, oncology, palliative care, allergology, rheumatology, and plastic surgery. The advantages of telemedicine such as fast access to care, reduced cost, cutting down on commuting, travelling in bad weather, taking time off from work, need for childcare, immobile patients, remote areas, cultural taboos are also assessed. The disadvantages of telemedicine are mainly present in older population that has less exposure to technology and the concern over data security.
Conclusion In sum, using virtual health care tools and telemedicine we can shorten wait times to see a provider, reduce the risk of community infection, improve training, and expand the range of access to specialists who live further away or need to be consulted for a second opinion
Chapter 17 TelemedicineRobert Hoyt MDThomas Martin PhD.docxzebadiahsummers
Telemedicine uses electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support remote clinical healthcare, education, and administration. It has grown in popularity due to rising healthcare costs and physician shortages. Common telemedicine practices include teleradiology, teleneurology, and telepsychiatry which allow specialists to consult remotely. While telemedicine provides benefits like improved access to care, it also faces barriers such as reimbursement issues, high costs, and legal/regulatory challenges. Public health informatics applies information science to public health practice, research and learning. It involves surveillance systems that collect and analyze health data to monitor diseases and protect population health.
This is a Telemedicine report I was asked to put together for some various hospitals in Michigan looking to add this technology and was asked by HIMSS members to publish.
Telephone medical consults provide a convenient and affordable option for routine medical care through telephone consultations with physicians. The document discusses how telephone consults can increase access to care, particularly for rural communities and those who have difficulty taking time off work to visit a doctor. Over 1.5 million Americans currently use telephone consult services, which studies have shown provide equivalent healthcare outcomes at a lower cost. The model supports a more patient-centric approach through increased convenience and privacy compared to traditional office visits. It also helps reduce emergency room overuse for non-urgent issues.