Bernstein Allergy Group, Inc, Cincinnati, Ohio; Division of Immunology/Allergy Section, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2019 Nov-Dec;7(8):2560-2567. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2019.07.012. Epub 2019 Jul 20.
As technology improves and telehealth companies continue to innovate, the ways in which physicians can provide care for their patients are constantly expanding. Providing quality health care is no longer constrained by local commutes and a brick-and-mortar footprint, but instead can be provided at a local, regional, and national level in ways that were not feasible in the past. The possibilities are endless as we enter a brave new world where medicine and technology meet. But what exactly is telemedicine and how can it be incorporated into a busy clinical allergy practice? What are the barriers to entry and how can telemedicine be used to enhance patient care by providing more options and driving revenue all at the same time? At its core, telemedicine is simply the remote treatment of patients using telecommunication tools such as telephones, smartphones, and computers. Of course, the implementation of this basic concept is much more nuanced and complex, with virtual visits acting as the sounding board for a host of additional synergistic health applications including wearable devices and mobile apps. This new model of health care delivery has the potential to uproot but at the same time enhance the conventional doctor-patient relationship, and if used correctly address many of the challenges that have historically plagued health care. Telemedicine and telehealth technologies can be used to strengthen medical services and overcome many of the barriers that have previously existed by providing safe, accessible, cost-effective, and convenient health care at the touch of a button.
随着技术的进步和远程医疗公司的不断创新，医生为患者提供护理的方式也在不断扩展。提供高质量的医疗保健不再受到当地通勤和实体足迹的限制，而是可以在本地、地区和国家层面以过去不可行的方式提供。当我们进入一个医学和技术交汇的勇敢新世界时，可能性是无穷无尽的。但是什么是远程医疗，它如何融入繁忙的临床过敏实践中呢？进入的障碍是什么，远程医疗如何同时提供更多选择并增加收入来增强患者护理？远程医疗的核心是使用远程通信工具（如电话、智能手机和计算机）远程治疗患者。当然，这个基本概念的实施要复杂得多，虚拟访问是许多额外协同健康应用程序（包括可穿戴设备和移动应用程序）的基础。这种新的医疗保健提供模式有可能颠覆但同时增强传统的医患关系，如果使用得当，可以解决历史上困扰医疗保健的许多挑战。远程医疗和远程医疗技术可以通过提供安全、可及、具有成本效益和方便的医疗保健，在点击一下按钮即可实现，从而加强医疗服务并克服以前存在的许多障碍。
