Teleconsultations in Pandemics
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What is a key benefit of teleconsultations during a pandemic?

  • Reduces disease transmission risk (correct)
  • Offers only in-person technical discussions
  • Increases in-person consultations
  • Requires more physical space
  • Which of the following is NOT a service supported by teleconsultations?

  • Administrative management of patients
  • Follow-up on patient conditions
  • Increased physical presence of doctors (correct)
  • Technical discussions among physicians
  • How do teleconsultations impact the operation of clinical services?

  • Enable uninterrupted operation (correct)
  • Disrupt services regularly
  • Decrease efficiency
  • Require in-person meetings
  • In the context of Kasralainy Hospitals, what role does the Family Medicine Department play?

    <p>Triage suspected COVID-19 patients via phone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to suspected COVID-19 patients after the initial phone triage at Kasralainy Hospitals?

    <p>They are referred for proper investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Teleconsultations in Pandemics

    • Safe and effective way to assess suspected cases and guide diagnosis and treatment, minimizing disease transmission risk.

    Benefits of Teleconsultations

    • Enables key clinical services to operate regularly and uninterrupted.
    • Offers remote assistance with administrative management of patients, triage, follow-up, meetings, and technical discussions among physicians in different locations.

    Applying Teleconsultation at Kasralainy Hospitals

    Phone Triage Service

    • Performed by Family Medicine Department.
    • Plays a crucial role in triaging COVID-19 suspected patients.
    • All suspected patients referred for proper investigations to confirm diagnosis.

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    Teleconsultations are a safe and effective way to assess suspected cases and guide patient diagnosis and treatment during a pandemic, minimizing the risk of disease transmission.

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