Establishing an Ambulatory Telemedicine Service in a Urology Practice

作者: Boyd R. Viers , Marcelino E. Rivera , Daniel A. O'Neil , Andrew Montpetit , Matthew T. Gettman

DOI: 10.1089/VID.2016.0006

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摘要: Abstract Introduction: It is estimated that 75% of households in the United States have access to broadband Internet,1 which, 81% those utilizing internet services online health information.2 As such, with rising costs healthcare, there has been a catalyzed interest development efficient and effective healthcare delivery models.3 One such initiative establishment telemedicine.4–6 Specifically, urology practice, evidence suggests ambulatory video-visits are well accepted by patients7 provide means for equivalent efficiency satisfaction significantly reduced patient-related costs.8 Herein then, we describe step-by-step process establishing an telemedicine service practice. Materials Methods: This video review current literature establish within Results: Several unique considerations exist teleme...

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