American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Position Paper on the Use of Telemedicine for Allergists.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol
; 119(6): 512-517, 2017 12.
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| ID: mdl-29103799
ABSTRACT
The integration of telecommunications and information systems in health care first began 4 decades ago with 500 patient consultations performed via interactive television. The use of telemedicine services and technology to deliver health care at a distance is increasing exponentially. Concomitant with this rapid expansion is the exciting ability to provide enhancements in quality and safety of care. Telemedicine enables increased access to care, improvement in health outcomes, reduction in medical costs, better resource use, expanded educational opportunities, and enhanced collaboration between patients and physicians. These potential benefits should be weighed against the risks and challenges of using telemedicine. The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology advocates for incorporation of meaningful and sustained use of telemedicine in allergy and immunology practice. This article serves to offer policy and position statements of the use of telemedicine pertinent to the allergy and immunology subspecialty.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Referral and Consultation
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Remote Consultation
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Videoconferencing
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol
Journal subject:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article