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What is one major advantage of telehealth concerning exposure to infections?
What is one major advantage of telehealth concerning exposure to infections?
Telehealth reduces exposure by allowing sick people to receive healthcare without risking infecting others or becoming infected themselves.
Identify a key security concern associated with telehealth systems.
Identify a key security concern associated with telehealth systems.
Telehealth systems are susceptible to hackers and cybersecurity breaches.
What regulatory complication can affect online prescribing in certain states?
What regulatory complication can affect online prescribing in certain states?
Many states require an established relationship between the physician and patient before allowing online prescribing.
What challenge do telehealth providers face regarding equipment and training?
What challenge do telehealth providers face regarding equipment and training?
How can low bandwidth impact telehealth services?
How can low bandwidth impact telehealth services?
What is telemedicine and what does it allow healthcare providers to do?
What is telemedicine and what does it allow healthcare providers to do?
Name and briefly describe one type of telehealth.
Name and briefly describe one type of telehealth.
How does remote patient monitoring work in telehealth?
How does remote patient monitoring work in telehealth?
What is the 'store and forward' method in telehealth?
What is the 'store and forward' method in telehealth?
List one advantage of telehealth related to patient convenience.
List one advantage of telehealth related to patient convenience.
How does telehealth increase access to care for patients in rural areas?
How does telehealth increase access to care for patients in rural areas?
What role does mobile telehealth play in public health activities?
What role does mobile telehealth play in public health activities?
What benefits does telehealth provide to patients unable to travel?
What benefits does telehealth provide to patients unable to travel?
Flashcards
Reduced Exposure in Telehealth
Reduced Exposure in Telehealth
Telehealth helps prevent the spread of illness by allowing sick individuals to receive medical care remotely, reducing the risk of infection for both patients and healthcare providers.
Security Risks in Telehealth
Security Risks in Telehealth
Cybersecurity threats pose a significant risk to telehealth systems, as hackers target sensitive medical data.
Regulatory Complications in Telehealth
Regulatory Complications in Telehealth
Regulations regarding online prescriptions can vary between states, creating challenges for telehealth services.
Technical Challenges in Telehealth
Technical Challenges in Telehealth
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Licensing Issues in Telehealth
Licensing Issues in Telehealth
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What is telehealth?
What is telehealth?
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Interactive telehealth
Interactive telehealth
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Remote patient monitoring
Remote patient monitoring
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Store and forward telehealth
Store and forward telehealth
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Mobile telehealth
Mobile telehealth
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Convenience of telehealth
Convenience of telehealth
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Increased access through telehealth
Increased access through telehealth
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Telehealth for mobility-challenged patients
Telehealth for mobility-challenged patients
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Study Notes
Telemedicine Definition
- Telehealth, also known as telemedicine or e-medicine, is the remote delivery of healthcare services using telecommunications infrastructure.
Telehealth Capabilities
- Healthcare providers can evaluate, diagnose, inform, and treat patients without an in-person visit.
- Patients communicate with physicians from home using personal technology.
Telehealth Types
- 1-Interactive: Physicians and patients communicate in real-time from the patient's home or designated medical kiosk using phones or videoconferencing software.
- 2-Remote Patient Monitoring: Telemonitoring allows patients to track symptoms and health conditions from home. Mobile health devices and applications collect data on vital signs like temperature, blood sugar, and blood pressure.
- 3-Store and Forward (Asynchronous): One healthcare provider shares patient information (like lab results) with another.
- 4-Mobile: Remote clinical services like consultation, patient-doctor communication via mobile portals, and public health activities like disease outbreak warnings.
Telehealth Advantages
- Convenience: Patients save travel time and costs (gas, childcare), especially useful for minor conditions or routine check-ups.
- Increased Access: Patients in rural areas or underserved areas can access specialists and care that otherwise may be unreachable. Patients with mobility limitations also benefit.
- Reduced Exposure: Sick individuals can receive care without potential infection risk to others.
Telehealth Disadvantages
- Security Risks: Telehealth systems are vulnerable to hacking and breaches, making healthcare organizations significant targets for cybercriminals.
- Regulatory Complications: Some states restrict online prescribing without prior established patient-physician relationships.
- Technical Challenges: Training healthcare providers on telehealth equipment is necessary along with the costs associated with equipment (integrated systems, software).
- Licensing Issues: Providers practicing in multiple states need licenses in each.
- Data Issues: Low bandwidth may affect data accuracy and lead to misdiagnosis.
Telemedicine Model
- The model utilizes a nodal hospital with an expert/specialized doctor and a central telemedicine server, and a reference hospital (or clinic) with a remote console and conferencing facilities.
- Information exchange (consultation) happens via POTS, ISDN, leased lines, or video.
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