Telemedicine in Internal Medicine Practice
Telemedicine helps patients, physicians
Telemedicine became popular during the Covid pandemic, which seriously complicated communications for many physicians, pharmacists and patients.
Telemedicine now is building off that experience, emerging as a quicker, less costly way to exchange information about a patient’s diagnosis and treatment plan. Smart phones, Zoom, Skype, high-speed internet and other technological advances have made telemedicine services available to many more people.
Telemedicine in internal medicine practice helps physicians and staff treat adult patients suffering from heart problems, inflammatory diseases, kidney health and many other issues handled by internists.
Telemedicine has been endorsed by the Society of General Internal Medicine, although it did include a caveat.
“Supported well, telemedicine can particularly improve patient satisfaction, health outcomes, and equity. Implemented poorly, telemedicine can facilitate unsafe care, worsen disparities, and waste resources.”
Pharmacists, too
Telemedicine also improves communication among patient, physician and pharmacist, enabling more holistic treatment.
It’s more cost-efficient and convenient for people who are homebound or who live in rural areas far from a pharmacist.
With telemedicine a pharmacist can more easily oversee medications for patients, too.
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