Telemedicine Overview

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Questions and Answers

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.

Telehealth systems are susceptible to hackers and cybersecurity breaches.

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?

<p>Telehealth providers must be trained on how to effectively use telehealth equipment, which can involve significant costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can low bandwidth impact telehealth services?

<p>Low bandwidth can affect the accuracy of patient data transmitted, increasing the potential for misdiagnosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is telemedicine and what does it allow healthcare providers to do?

<p>Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services over telecommunications infrastructure, allowing healthcare providers to evaluate, diagnose, inform, and treat patients without in-person visits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name and briefly describe one type of telehealth.

<p>Interactive telehealth allows real-time communication between physicians and patients via phones or videoconferencing software.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does remote patient monitoring work in telehealth?

<p>Remote patient monitoring uses mobile health devices and applications to collect data on symptoms and vital signs from patients at home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'store and forward' method in telehealth?

<p>Store and forward, or asynchronous telehealth, involves one healthcare provider sharing patient information like lab results with another provider.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one advantage of telehealth related to patient convenience.

<p>One advantage is that patients do not need to take time off work for appointments, saving them travel time and related expenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does telehealth increase access to care for patients in rural areas?

<p>Telehealth increases access by allowing rural patients to receive specialty health services without the need for long-distance travel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does mobile telehealth play in public health activities?

<p>Mobile telehealth supports public health activities such as disseminating warnings about health outbreaks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What benefits does telehealth provide to patients unable to travel?

<p>Telehealth allows patients who cannot travel to receive necessary care that they might not get otherwise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

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

Cybersecurity threats pose a significant risk to telehealth systems, as hackers target sensitive medical data.

Regulatory Complications in Telehealth

Regulations regarding online prescriptions can vary between states, creating challenges for telehealth services.

Technical Challenges in Telehealth

Implementing telehealth requires training for providers, investments in equipment, and potential startup costs, especially for rural facilities.

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Licensing Issues in Telehealth

Telehealth providers who practice across state lines must obtain and maintain licenses in each state where they see patients.

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What is telehealth?

Telehealth, also known as telemedicine or e-medicine, is the remote delivery of healthcare services using technology like video conferencing, mobile apps, and other telecommunications infrastructure. It allows patients to access healthcare without in-person visits.

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Interactive telehealth

Interactive telehealth involves real-time communication between patients and healthcare providers through video conferencing or phone calls, ensuring HIPAA-compliant communication.

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Remote patient monitoring

Remote patient monitoring allows patients to track their health data from home using wearable devices and apps, enabling them to share vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels with their doctor.

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Store and forward telehealth

Asynchronous telehealth, also known as store and forward, involves sharing medical information like lab results or images between healthcare providers even when they are not available at the same time.

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Mobile telehealth

Mobile telehealth encompasses healthcare services facilitated through mobile devices, including consultations, communication with doctors through mobile portals, and public health alerts.

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Convenience of telehealth

Telehealth offers convenience by reducing travel time and costs for patients, allowing them to schedule appointments at their convenience and avoid time off from work.

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Increased access through telehealth

Telehealth improves access to specialty healthcare, particularly for rural residents and those in underserved areas, as they can access care without traveling long distances.

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Telehealth for mobility-challenged patients

Telehealth enables patients with health conditions that limit travel to receive necessary care, ensuring they don't miss essential appointments.

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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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