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Common Telemedicine Applications in Surgery
Telemedicine in surgery can facilitate the education and training of surgeons and increase access to specialized services in remote, underdeveloped regions. Newer telecommunication technologies, more telemedicine-friendly legislation and advancements in robotics can help remove some of the barriers.
The Environmental Impact of Telemedicine
Telemedicine can help mitigate healthcare’s impact on the environment. The healthcare sector is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases — a leading cause of climate change. Climate change is a threat to the health and wellbeing of our society, which is contrary to the goals of our healthcare system.
Telemedicine and the Patient-Physician Relationship
The patient-physician relationship remains a keystone of healthcare. This relationship must be established before the provision of telemedicine services. The Federation of State Medical Boards has guidelines for the establishment of a valid relationship via telemedicine.
AAMC Working Towards Telemedicine Competencies
In 2016 the American Medical Association adopted policy to encourage the integration of telemedicine education and training in the medical curriculum, and in 2019 the Association of American Medical Colleges created a telemedicine competency work group to research and develop competencies for telemedicine education. However, there are a number of barriers to telemedicine education that need to be addressed.
Incorporating Telemedicine Education in the Medical School Curriculum
There are unique barriers to incorporating telemedicine competencies to the existing curriculum: a busy schedule, limited institutional and financial resources, lack of experienced faculty and lack of available telemedicine curriculum. This article highlights 3 ways to incorporate telemedicine into the curriculum.