Digital health
National Health Service (NHS) & the e-Referral Service in United Kingdom The Choose and Book system gives the patient the opportunity to book an appointment at a hospital or clinic either when the patient is at the general practitioners office or the patient can book and/or change the appointment later. Choose and Book is a […]
The MedCom-Projects in Denmark The first Danish project started in Vejle in Fyn County in 1995 and was based on EDIFACT-messages. Although Denmark started early, electronic referrals have had a slower uptake then most other health messages. 41% of the referrals were sent electronically in 2004, and 63% of the referrals were sent electronically in […]
Finland was the first country to implement an e-referral system, introduced in the capital city of Helsinki in 1990. The e-referral project was put in place to allow for a more cost-effective way of treating a bigger number of patients, increase productivity and to improve access to healthcare. One of the first referral projects was […]
What is e-referral service? e-Referral Service is a national digital platform used to refer patients from primary care into elective care services. e-Referral Service allows patients to choose their first outpatient hospital or clinic appointment and book it in the national health system and patient portal, online or on the phone. e-Referral services are the […]
The COVID-19 disease originated in Wuhan, China and has kept spreading widely to other regions of the world. This universal event has been announced a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). To reduce transmission, travel restrictions have been appointed and enforced around the world, and most cities have been quarantined. However, people who are […]
What do you need to start telemedicine Deciding to start a telemedicine practice is a big decision and requires a very well-thought-out plan. While there are wonderful benefits to starting a telemedicine practice, there are also some drawbacks. It is an endeavor that requires up-to-date equipment, trained staff, and an understanding of telemedicine laws. Understand […]
What are the types of telemedicine services there are a few different ways that healthcare systems can use telemedicine to assist patients. As discussed in previous articles, telemedicine is the method of using telecommunications to connect patients and providers over a distance. Today, there are three different types of telemedicine used and it includes the […]
What are the benefits of telemedicine Known as a technological advancement that is changing the entire healthcare infrastructure, telemedicine is here to stay. Today, patients, providers, and payers alike are able to benefit from the emergence of telemedicine. Read on to discover how telemedicine is enhancing the healthcare system across the continuum. How Telemedicine Benefits […]
Telemedicine and Application Areas Telemedicine is used in many areas in the world. These areas are: Diagnosis: In cases where it is difficult to diagnose, it is the evaluation of the results that require expertise, sending the patient’s information and examination results to the specialist center, clinic, physician or specialist via communication methods. With these […]
Advantages of Telemedicine Advances in technology and the use of the internet in the field of healthcare have a great impact between the patient and the healthcare provider. Internet: In addition to the ability to search and access news about health, it also provides the opportunity to directly communicate with healthcare professionals. One of the […]