Telehealth Platforms - Advantages and Applications
Telehealth Platforms FAQ
What is telehealth technology?
Technologies can include computers and mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones. This may be technology you use from home. Or a nurse or other health care professional may provide telehealth from a medical office or mobile van, such as in rural areas.
Who can provide telehealth services to health care users?
Health care providers able to provide telehealth services to health care users include general practitioners (GPs), specialists, allied health providers, mental health professionals, nurse practitioners and participating midwives.
How does telehealth work?
It uses the transmission of images, voice and data between two or more sites using telecommunications to provide health services, such as clinical advice, consultation, education, and training services. There are three ways telehealth can be used: Remote patient monitoring – monitoring patient health and clinical information at a distance.
What are some examples of telehealth services?
Here are many examples of telehealth services that may be helpful for your health care. Some clinics may use telemedicine to offer remote care. For example, clinics may offer virtual visits. These can allow you to see a health care provider, mental health counselor or a nurse via online video or phone chats.
How does telehealth improve health care in Australia?
Often, Australians living in rural and remote areas need to travel long distances to see their healthcare provider. Telehealth improves their health care by improving access to timely services. Telehealth consultations are not only convenient, they also ensure the safety of others by reducing the spread of illness.
Why is telehealth important?
Telehealth allows you to get the health care you need, where and when you need it. Often, Australians living in rural and remote areas need to travel long distances to see their healthcare provider. Telehealth improves their health care by improving access to timely services.
What is the telehealth platform guide1?
This Telehealth Platform Guide1 is intended to provide a high level overview of commonly-used systems available in Australia. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the AHPA Telehealth Guidelines.
Telehealth Platforms References
If you want to know more about Telehealth Platforms, consider exploring links below:
What Is Telehealth Platforms
- https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/healthcare-providers/initiatives-and-programs/telehealth
- https://www.health.gov.au/topics/health-technologies-and-digital-health/about/telehealth
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-telehealth-5115712
- https://ahpa.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Allied-Health-Telehealth-Platforms-FINAL.pdf
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/telehealth/art-20044878
- https://www.health.vic.gov.au/patient-care/telehealth
- https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/what-is-telehealth
- https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/digital-health
- https://catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/CAT.18.0268
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