Domestic Use of Telemedicine Technology: Lessons Learned From Initial Consultations.
Abstract
Twenty-one patients presenting to the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic (DUSAHC) were evaluated by specialists at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) between June 1-30, 1995, using videoconferencing technology (Telemedicine). The project involved DUSAHC physicians and physicians' assistants, consulting physicians at WRAMC, Mystech computer system developers, WRAMC support staff, DUSAHC support staff, and a data gatherer from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). Following a May 19 meeting with the medical staff of DUSAHC (during Grand Rounds), telemedicine consults began to be scheduled almost daily, often twice a day. Three major points were agreed upon at that meeting: consults would be scheduled at the clinic's convenience, with WRAMC staff making themselves available on a flexible basis; a Mystech programmer would be assigned to work at the clinic to debug and operate the equipment during consults; and those telemedicine patients requiring follow-up appointments would have them scheduled either during the consult or on an expedited basis. The DUSAHC trial indicated that a designated telemedicine coordinator with specific skills is an absolute requirement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 30, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA321033
Entities
People
- Itzhak Jacoby
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences