Stroke Patients To Receive Care Via Video Conferencing

October 3rd, 2011 | Posted by Nina Parker in Healthcare | Use Cases | Video Conferencing - (0 Comments)

Davis Memorial Hospital soon will offer more advanced care to stroke patients.

Neurologists from West Virginia University’s Stroke Center will communicate with the hospital using video conferencing devices.

The team will be able to view, and interact with patients while viewing diagnostic data. Hospital officials said they’re excited about the partnership.

The hospital will conduct mock drills, and that it expects the devices to go online next month.

Watch video here:

http://www.wboy.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=109008&catid=36

 

 

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The Therapist Will See You Now, via the Web

August 3rd, 2011 | Posted by Nina Parker in Healthcare | Use Cases | Video Conferencing - (0 Comments)

The benefits of telepsychiatry have been recognized since the 1960s when Dr. Thomas F. Dwyer, a Massachusetts psychiatrist, predicted video conferencing’s ability to facilitate the treatment of patients. Of course, the technology has come a long way since then and video conferencing is now used in a wide range of health care scenarios including mental health treatment. A recent article in the New York Times discusses how anxious and depressed patients can benefit from therapy without leaving their homes.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/10/technology/bringing-therapists-to-patients-via-the-web.html?_r=1&scp=5&sq=video%20conferencing&st=cse

 

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The Parkinson’s Doctor Will Video Chat With You Now

June 27th, 2011 | Posted by Nina Parker in Healthcare | Use Cases | Video Conferencing - (0 Comments)

The power of video conferencing to help people is truly amazing. Imagine having a debilitating disease like Parkinson’s and not having access to a specialist because you live too far away. Telemedicine is changing that and giving patients improved care by providing much needed access to health care resources.

Read this compelling story by NPR:

http://www.npr.org/2011/06/27/137089619/the-parkinsons-doctor-will-video-chat-with-you-now

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Doctors Use Robotic Telemedicine Technology for Remote Patient Examination

May 31st, 2011 | Posted by Nina Parker in Use Cases - (0 Comments)

Dr. Steven Hacker has begun to use a new robotic telemedicine system for his patients. Using this robotic technology, dermatology patients in Palm Beach County can communicate with him during emergencies even if he is present in a remote location.

http://www.azorobotics.com/news.aspx?newsID=1550

Study Shows U.S. Physicians Use Video to Communicate with Patients

May 16th, 2011 | Posted by Nina Parker in Healthcare | Use Cases - (0 Comments)

Physicians across specialties are realizing the value of video conferencing to treat patients. The following is an excerpt from research firm Manhattan Research’s Taking the Pulse® U.S. v11.0 study:

As video chatting becomes more common, this type of communication is emerging as a way for physicians to consult with patients about non-urgent issues, such as follow up questions from an office visit, or to connect with geographically dispersed patient populations that may not have nearby access to specialists. The study also found that certain specialties, such as psychiatrists and oncologists, are more likely to be using video conferencing with patients.

“Telemedicine has the potential to open up consultations with top specialists, regardless of your location,” said Meredith Ressi, Manhattan Research President. “Combined with the impending shortage of primary care physicians, the implications of these technologies for how healthcare is delivered in our country are remarkable.”

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