THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE IS IN OUR OFFICE

TELEMEDICINE AND TELEHEALTH AT Dr. 

MEEROFF'S OFFICE

Hi, friends, this is Dr. Meeroff with important news!

We have introduced TELEMEDICINE AND TELEHEALTH into our practice with great success!!

Telemedicine is the practice of medicine using technology to deliver medical care at its best. A physician in one location uses a telecommunication tool to deliver care to a patient at a distant site.

Telehealth refers broadly to the use of electronic technologies and services to provide care and services at-a-distance. That is consultations, writing and sending prescriptions to pharmacies, ordering laboratory and imaging tests, delivering medical products such as vitamins and nutritional supplements, etc.

All medical societies and medical government control agencies strongly support the use of telemedicine as an appropriate and efficient means of improving health if conducted within the context of appropriate standards of care.

How telemedicine works? It is very simple. It makes possible for physicians to treat patients whenever needed and wherever the patient is, by using a computer or a smartphone.

Telemedicine is very useful for:

·         -Diagnose medical problems such as headaches, sore throat, back pain, digestive troubles, etc.

·         -Inquiry about various medical issues for home treatments

·         -Post-treatment check-ins or follow up for chronic care

·         -Faster refill of short-term medical prescriptions

·         -Consult during holidays, weekends, late-night or any other situation when face to face regular medical care is not possible

·         -Consult when the patient is unable to leave the house due to sickness, the danger of contamination (COIVID-19), or bad weather conditions.

Making use of telemedicine services is very easy. It uses an online account or a toll-free phone number. Patients request a visit, submitting basic information on their condition, and then the physician schedules the time for the consultation. Telemedicine is a wonderful technology since it allows enhanced communication between the patient and the office at any time!!

The advantages of telemedicine are as follows:

·         Telemedicine increases access to care

·         Telemedicine improves the quality of care delivery

·         Telemedicine reduces healthcare costs

·         Telemedicine enhances traditional face-to-face medicine

·         Telemedicine improves patient engagement and satisfaction

·         Telemedicine improves provider satisfaction

Telemedicine increases access to care

Distance and travel time between patients and medical offices can limit access to care. Fortunately, telemedicine can overcome geographic barriers to healthcare, especially for specialized providers.

Telemedicine improves the quality of care delivery

Telemedicine can improve the quality of care for patients with both medical and mental health conditions. A recent study showed that with telemedicine, patients had:

• 38% fewer hospital admissions
• 31% fewer hospital re-admissions
• 63% more likely to spend fewer days in the hospital
• Were more engaged in their healthcare

Telemedicine reduces healthcare costs

Telemedicine can increase the efficiency of care delivery, reduce expenses of caring for patients or transporting to another location, and can even keep patients out of the hospital. One study showed that telemedicine care had 20 percent savings over inpatient care costs.

Telemedicine enhances traditional face-to-face Medicine

A strong doctor-patient relationship is the foundation for high-quality patient care and reducing health care costs. Telemedicine support, not replace traditional care delivery. With telemedicine, doctors can continue caring for patients using face to face visits while still providing the flexibility and convenience of seeing patients remotely for follow up visits, check-ups, and education when appropriate or necessary.

Telemedicine improves patient engagement and satisfaction

Telemedicine makes it easier and more convenient for patients to stay healthy and involved in their health care. Patients love the convenience, flexibility, and real-time care with their doctors and nurses.

Telemedicine improves provider efficiency and satisfaction

Being a medical doctor today can be challenging and stressful at times. Telemedicine can improve job satisfaction by making it easier to meet with patients.

Sincerely,

J.C. Meeroff, MD, PhD