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Daily FYI May 21, 2009 Telemedicine For Stroke Source: Medical News Today A new scientific statement says a remote exam using high-quality videoconferencing equipment is as effective as a bedside stroke evaluation. Physicians must quickly evaluate stroke patients to determine if they're eligible for time-sensitive treatment such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) that can save brain function and reduce disability. Stroke and brain imaging specialists are often required to perform the evaluation.
Online Psychotherapy Source: whyy.org We live much of our lives "online" these days; we communicate with friends and relatives via live chats, and connect to people through social networking sites. Can the conveniences of virtual communication work for psychotherapy? On the next Voices in the Family, Dr. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will explore how therapists are using cyberspace to do their work. We'll hear from Dr. James Herbert, Dr. John Grohol and Dr. Fred Thomas. Herbert is the Director of the Anxiety Treatment and Research Program at Drexel University. Dr. Grohol is a psychologist and the founder of Psychcentral.com. Dr. Fred Thomas is the Director of the Community-based Mental Health Services of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.
GlobalMedia Partners with NeuroCall(TM) to Offer Remote Neurology Services Source: emailwire.com “As the global shortage of physicians expands, telemedicine is a modern yet practical solution to meet this need ...” Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GlobalMedia, an innovator of video imaging and visual communications solutions used in the practice of telemedicine, has partnered with NeuroCall™ Inc. to provide remote neurological services worldwide. NeuroCall, a Miami, Fla.-based company, provides assistance with acute stroke management as well as other neurological problems. Through GlobalMedia’s EasyShare video conferencing software and mobile cart system, this partnership allows acute stroke and neurology patients to be treated remotely and more quickly increasing their chances of survival.
Study finds virtual doctors visits satisfactory for both patients and clinicians Source: Physorg.com Travelers book plane tickets online, bank customers can check their accounts at any computer, and busy families can grocery shop online. Someday, even doctor visits could be among the conveniences offered via the Internet. Researchers considering the feasibility and effectiveness of virtual doctors visits report that patients and physicians found that evaluations done through videoconferencing were similar to face-to-face visits on most measures, according a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare.
Bill Boosts Medicare-Paid Telemedicine Source: Health Data Management Legislation recently introduced in the House of Representatives would significantly increase Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine services. These services would include "telehealth" services that enable the remote monitoring of home-based chronically ill patients. Medicare presently has a limited telemedicine reimbursement policy targeting rural regions. The legislation, H.R. 2068, would expand Medicare reimbursement to urban and suburban areas, and expand the types of facilities eligible for payment.
Telemedicine "Buddy" Offers Radical Approach to Managing Health of the Mentally Ill Source: NHPR As anyone with diabetes or heart disease knows, chronic health conditions are hard to manage.
Illinois considers using telemedicine to assist sick prisoners Source: Smart Briefs Officials in Illinois are considering whether telemedicine could be used to allow ailing prisoners to consult physicians, said Derek Schnapp of the state Department of Corrections. The technology, which is used in prisons in at least 26 other states, could enable Illinois to save on related costs and reduce off-site trips. An expert, however, warned that the practice could prove harmful to inmates in the long term because it makes them "disappear more and more from the public consciousness." |
