1.
Telemed J E Health
; 17(10): 814-37, 2011 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21970573
ABSTRACT
Ocular telemedicine and telehealth have the potential to decrease vision loss from DR. Planning, execution, and follow-up are key factors for success. Telemedicine is complex, requiring the services of expert teams working collaboratively to provide care matching the quality of conventional clinical settings. Improving access and outcomes, however, makes telemedicine a valuable tool for our diabetic patients. Programs that focus on patient needs, consider available resources, define clear goals, promote informed expectations, appropriately train personnel, and adhere to regulatory and statutory requirements have the highest chance of achieving success.
Subject(s)
Diabetic Retinopathy/diagnosis , Health Policy , Telemedicine/methods , Diabetic Retinopathy/pathology , Guideline Adherence , Humans , Program Development , Program Evaluation , Telemedicine/instrumentation , Telemedicine/organization & administration , United States
2.
Can Fam Physician
; 59(5): 503, 2013 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23673586