Technology!
So much technology and so much bad press.
But here is a good use of social media.
Medicine by social media has a long history. Queensland has been investing in tele-psychiatry for over twenty years and legislation covers its use, validity and re-reimbursement through Medicare.
This allows quick, easy access to specialist services across the nation which is especially good for rural and remote, even regional areas where specialist services either do not exist or are limited. It provides support to local doctors and allied health professionals.
Although it is never as good as meeting F2F, the picture and sound quality is very good these days. I use Skype as it is free to use and download and anyone with a computer and Internet connection can use it. Most doctor's surgeries have the capacity to use Skype and people can access services here if they do not have their own computer.
Image thanks to Skype.
If you want to look at Skype- www.skype.com/
It allows help for housebound people and those who have difficulty travelling.
So much technology and so much bad press.
But here is a good use of social media.
Medicine by social media has a long history. Queensland has been investing in tele-psychiatry for over twenty years and legislation covers its use, validity and re-reimbursement through Medicare.
This allows quick, easy access to specialist services across the nation which is especially good for rural and remote, even regional areas where specialist services either do not exist or are limited. It provides support to local doctors and allied health professionals.
Although it is never as good as meeting F2F, the picture and sound quality is very good these days. I use Skype as it is free to use and download and anyone with a computer and Internet connection can use it. Most doctor's surgeries have the capacity to use Skype and people can access services here if they do not have their own computer.
Image thanks to Skype.
If you want to look at Skype- www.skype.com/
It allows help for housebound people and those who have difficulty travelling.
One can have privacy of their own home and with a few twiddles of the dials, a family can be seen together if needs be.
Photo courtesy of Skype.
Should this seem like a useful tool for you- contact your family doctor for a referral
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Don't we live in an amazing world?
Very good written article. It will be supportive to anyone who utilizes it, including me. Keep doing what you are doing – can’r wait to read more posts.
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Thanks Ramiz.
DeleteSkype could be an international event so easily.