Technology meets healthcare: distance learning and telehealth

In a time of increasing demands on physician productivity, computer and communication technologies allow health professionals to experiment with many applications that may provide opportunities to meet clinical demands while still participating in educational and research activities. "Telehealt...

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Published in:The Ochsner journal 2001-01, Vol.3 (1), p.22-29
Main Authors: White, L A, Krousel-Wood, M A, Mather, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communications networks
Conferences
Distance learning
Educational technology
Health care industry
Health education
Health informatics
Home health care
Internet
Online instruction
Physicians
Public health
Public speaking
Satellite dishes
Seminars
Students
Surgeons
Telematics
Telemedicine
Television programming
Video teleconferencing
Web sites
Working groups
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Summary:In a time of increasing demands on physician productivity, computer and communication technologies allow health professionals to experiment with many applications that may provide opportunities to meet clinical demands while still participating in educational and research activities. "Telehealth" is a comprehensive term for the support of long distance clinical healthcare, patient and professional health-related education, public health, and health administration. Educational opportunities are growing exponentially for those who cannot attend traditional courses because of limited time or geographic considerations. Research and medical information and medical consultations are being delivered instantly across wide geographic areas. Nearly every federal agency has a web site providing health information. Integrated clinical management systems can facilitate the management of patients with chronic diseases and provide an efficient way to integrate consultations and patient education, monitoring, follow-up, and support. Administrative functions can be interfaced with clinical management providing practitioners with the ability to better organize their services. Information systems at all levels are expanding their capacities and capabilities to meet the growing demand for medical knowledge.
ISSN:1524-5012