In a recent news release from Connected for Care, Paul Knight reviews why emergency departments need to use Telemedicine.
It seems a little unusual to have an Emergency Department (ED) connected via Telemedicine when the ED is located at the hospital with different types of Physicians and specialists who are onsite. The answer: more efficient coordination of care for the hospital and improved clinical outcomes, according to the release.
The Connected for Care Telemedicine solution was created to allow Physicians and Post-Acute care providers to coordinate care and treat patients in place. The CARE solution allows a Physician to see a patient in High Definition and Resolution with remote software controls for the Pan, Tilt, Zoom camera. The CARE Telemedicine solution has a digital stethoscope that allows the Physician to listen to cardiac and respiratory sounds of a patient. To continue reading, click here >>