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Digital Inclusion Week 2023: October 5th

Accessing held everywhere is the best practice.

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Telemedicine Definitions

Telemedicine? -
Telemedicine can be defined as using telecommunications technologies to support the delivery of all kinds of medical, diagnostic and treatment-related services usually by doctors. For example, this includes conducting diagnostic tests, closely monitoring a patient's progress after treatment or therapy and facilitating access to specialists that are not located in the same place as the patient.

Telehealth? -
Telehealth is similar to telemedicine but includes a wider variety of remote healthcare services beyond the doctor-patient relationship. It often involves services provided by nurses, pharmacists or social workers, for example, who help with patient health education, social support and medication adherence, and troubleshooting health issues for patients and their caregivers.

Telecare? -
Telecare generally refers to technology that allows consumers to stay safe and independent in their own homes.  For example, telecare may include consumer-oriented health and fitness apps, sensors and tools that connect consumers with family members or other caregivers, exercise tracking tools, digital medication reminder systems or early warning and detection technologies.

Source: FCC

A Conversation on Telehealth In Rural America

What you will see on the first Atrium Telehealth Page

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Telehealth Week 2023

Highlighting the Value of Virtual Care

During the week, the ATA invites telehealth solution providers, hospital systems and medical practices, patient advocacy leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to highlight the need to establish a hybrid care model that includes in-person and virtual care. It was celebrated from September 17 to September 23, 2023

 

How to make an appointment

https://atriumhealth.org/medical-services/video-visits

Why do an urgent care video visit?

Urgent care video visits make it easy to see a health care provider from anywhere, even the comfort of your couch. Benefits include:

  • Available for all ages, 24/7
  • No appointment needed
  • Prescriptions, if recommended

Commonly treated conditions

Atrium Health video visits offer treatment for minor conditions, like:

  • Fever
  • Seasonal allergies
  • Cold and flu symptoms, including COVID-19
  • Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
  • Upset stomach, including constipation and diarrhea
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Minor skin conditions like rashes or lice
  • Newborn worries, including feeding
  • Sinus and upper respiratory infections