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EHRs represent a “giant leap” forward for telemedicine, and health IT in general. They could help us make huge strides in the adoption of telemedicine, and likewise, telemedicine systems could support the adoption of EHRs. One of the most important … Continue reading
In 2005, a London hospital added two members to their current staff, the only exception being that theywere actually robots. They were initially given trial runs in a general surgery ward, as well as the accident and emergency department at … Continue reading
In-Flight Patient Assessment Saves Money and Lives Over the last ten years or so, airlines such as Virgin Atlantic have started to install remote diagnostic systems in the planes that comprise their air fleets, allowing physicians at ground level to … Continue reading
When healthcare providers work with chronic illness, long-term treatment is a requirement. Adherence to this long-term treatment is often the most difficult part, however, because so many patients do not take their medication as prescribed. According to the World Health … Continue reading
For those considering using telemedicine, it’s important to know the basics of what it’s about. It can be an extremely helpful form of assistance for those seeking professional care from a distance, whether from lack of mobility, geographical distance from … Continue reading
Instead of delivering medical advice and monitoring directly to a patient’s home, one trend in telemedicine is all about delivering a doctor’s presence to a patient in a medical office. Telepresence technology is the name for this approach, where patients … Continue reading
As technology advances, the multitude of possibilities that this wave of growth offers to telemedicine can be astounding. Even right now, we’re capable of implementing many types of programs that are working wonders in the realm of chronic disease management. … Continue reading
