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Telehealth Lecture Overview and Insights
Sep 30, 2024
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Overview of Telehealth Lecture
Purpose of the Lecture
Provide an overview of telehealth
Understand telehealth definition, strengths, and weaknesses
Highlight key features for effective telehealth consultations
Explore technology used in telehealth
Apply guidelines for planning and running telehealth consultations
Definition of Telehealth
Managing patients remotely using technology (video, messaging, etc.)
Encompasses health information services, education, and delivery
Importance of Telehealth
Safe, efficient, low-risk delivery method
Used by various service providers (state, private)
Gained importance during COVID-19
Suitable for geographically large areas like Australia
Helps reduce waiting times and improves access
Telehealth in Practice
Used for remote and isolated communities
Policy and funding changes due to COVID-19
Medicare changes to include telehealth services
Rapid adaptation by healthcare providers
Challenges and Opportunities
Large geographical distances in Australia
Limited resources in public healthcare
Access issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Potential to alleviate waiting lists and access challenges
Types of Services Suitable for Telehealth
Specialist, allied health, mental health services
Emergency, maternity, pediatric services
Modes of Delivery
Telephone, video conferencing, emails
Electronic data storage (photos, medical records)
Importance of data security and confidentiality
Technology Requirements
Internet speed and connection types
Computer equipment (webcams, microphones, LCD screens)
Specialized devices (wearables, mobile kits)
Considerations for Telehealth
Patient suitability and assessment requirements
Support availability on client side
Client's ability to participate
Cultural responsiveness and patient comfort
Sustainability and Financial Impact
Access improvement for rural and remote areas
Cost-effective targeting of specific clinical areas
Use of allied health assistants in remote sites
Multi-site sessions
Workshop and Further Exploration
Explore enablers and barriers
Delve into telehealth skills and communication etiquette
Review technology use and evidence base
Examine case studies
Conclusion
Telehealth as a crucial component in modern healthcare delivery
Looking forward to workshop sessions for in-depth exploration
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