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my apologies if this has been answered before, i tried to look for an already existing post on your blog but couldn't find it: but what's your opinion on telehealth veterinary practices? yesterday i saw an ad for a vet who you can just video call and it just seems very strange to me. vets physically assessing (like touching and feeling) an animal is ingrained in my head as the best way to go about things. just seeing a video of someone's pet doesn't feel right at all. what's your take on this stuff?
Hello, Sueanoi here.
The only way I can see it working is when there is a vet or at least a vet staff (including but not limited to vet tech, vet nurse, vet assistant) on the receiving end. They have to at least know how to examine the animal and what to look for according to recommendation of the vet on the other end.
Consultation is a normal thing that vets do. Most if not all vets have experienced contacting a specialist of a specific issue to ask for their help over distance.
There is no way tele-medicine can work without a vet or vet staff on both ends. A layman cannot recognize signs of disease, or they cannot communicate what they see for lack of vocabulary to describe what they're seeing.
I'll give you an example, most examinations require the vet to use all the senses except taste. They look, they listen, they smell, they touch (palpate). They may need to collect samples from the animal to find out what's wrong. These actions cannot be performed by laymen. At the very least, a vet staff is required.
Another example, I am an ophthalmology focused vet (cannot call myself specialist due to technical issue), most often I get consultation requests from general practitioners. They would tell me the result of their examinations and sometimes with photos. They would usually ask for my diagnosis list and what to do next. I might ask for more info, for example : because an eye is a 3D structure, a flat photo might not tell me enough. I would usually ask for a short clip of the eye in different angles. I might ask for more tests like Fluorescine stain (which the other person must know what it is and how to do it) I might ask them to perform some reflex tests (which they have to know how to do) and once enough info are compiled, I can give them the most likely diagnosis and recommend their next plan. If they do not have enough tools, my recommendation sometimes would be to send the patient to me (or to other specialist).
I hope this answers your question.
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Can I please get recommendations for telemedicine POTS specialists? Got a friend newly diagnosed and can't find a POTS doctor, complicated POTS, neeeeds solid assistance.
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I’m a concerned constituent writing to urge you to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program or ACP. Digital connectivity is a basic necessity in our modern world and the internet must be treated as a public utility. We use the internet to apply for jobs, perform our jobs, receive telehealth medical treatment, and pay bills, and students use it to complete homework assignments. But for millions of people in rural and urban areas, and Tribal communities, the internet is a luxury they cannot afford. Failure by Congress to fund this program will force millions of households already on tight budgets to choose between being able to stay online or potentially losing access to this essential service. If Congress doesn’t act fast, funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program will run out and more than 22 million Americans -- 1 in 6 households -- will lose this vital service. The implications of this will be devastating. In 2019, 18% of Native people living on Tribal land had no internet access; 33% relied on cell phone service for the internet; and 39% had spotty or no connection to the internet at home on their smart phone. The ACP has enrolled 320,000 households on Tribal lands -- important progress. The largest percentage gains in broadband access are in rural areas. Nearly half of military families are enrolled in ACP, as are one in four African American and Latino households. Losing access and training on using computers and the internet will have devastating impacts on all these communities as technology becomes increasingly integral to work, education, health, and our everyday lives. Without moves to address tech inequality, low-income communities and communities of color are heading towards an “unemployment abyss.” The Affordable Connectivity Program has broad bipartisan support because it is working. As your constituent, I am urging you to push for renewed funding for the ACP before it runs out in the coming weeks.
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The long-term goal, Wales said, is to work with a network of doctors or clinics across the state so that women don’t have to travel to Wichita or the Kansas City area to obtain abortion medications.
Patients in states with more restrictive abortion laws still would have to travel to Kansas, as they do now. Doctors doing the teleconsulting also would have to be licensed to practice medicine in Kansas, as they must be now.
For now, Planned Parenthood Great Plains is using existing staff and physicians to offer telemedicine abortion consultations to patients in Wichita. Wales said while the clinic sometimes has a doctor there three or four days a week, one day a week is typical. Her affiliate’s medical director, Dr. Iman Alsaden, said there would have been no abortion appointments Monday in Wichita without teleconferencing.
The Planned Parenthood affiliate already offers some telehealth services, such as refilling birth control prescriptions or gender-affirming care visits for transgender patients. Wales said it’s still deciding day-by-day how quickly to expand telemedicine abortion appointments.
Abortion providers had to wait until this year for a clearer picture of the legality of telemedicine abortions. The statewide vote in August preserved a Kansas Supreme Court ruling in April 2019 that access to abortion is a “fundamental” right under the state constitution.
The vote came as Trust Women was pursuing a lawsuit to against the state’s ban on telemedicine abortions. That lawsuit led to the state-court judge’s order blocking enforcement of the Kansas telemedicine abortion ban.
“We’re pretty confident that the courts are on our side and that we have a very strong legal leg to stand on,” said Erin Thompson, Planned Parenthood Great Plains’ general counsel.
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Telemedicine Services:
Telemedicine is the trading of clinical data utilizing electronic sources, which further develops a patient’s well-being status. Telemedicine has various uses and can be utilized for various administrations, which incorporate different strategies for broadcast communications innovation such as emails, video calls, smartphones, and other wireless technologies. Telemedicine is likewise alluded to normally as virtual consideration or “online specialist”. It is the association between doctors or specialists and patients from isolated areas employing digital communication such as video calls or audio calls. Telemedicine services, empower doctors and other medical field experts to assess, analyze, and treat patients utilizing far-off innovation, cutting the difficulty of boundaries and distances.
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Demystifying Leprosy: What You Need to Know
Introduction
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a condition that has been shrouded in mystery and misconceptions for centuries. But fear not! In this article, we're here to demystify leprosy, unravel its mysteries, and provide you with the essential information you need to know about this ancient disease.
Understanding Leprosy
What Is Leprosy, Anyway?
Leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, primarily affects the skin and nerves. It's not highly contagious, and its transmission usually requires prolonged close contact with an infected person.
The Historical Significance
Leprosy's history is as old as civilization itself. Throughout history, leprosy has been misunderstood, leading to social isolation and stigmatization of those affected. Fortunately, modern medicine has made great strides in understanding and treating the disease.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
The Warning Signs
So, how do you recognize leprosy? The disease manifests with various symptoms, primarily affecting the skin. Look out for skin lesions, nodules, and loss of sensation in affected areas.
Early Diagnosis Is Key
Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. If you suspect you have leprosy or notice any symptoms, seek medical advice immediately. Leprosy can be diagnosed through a physical examination and laboratory tests.
Treatment and Prevention
Advanced Treatments for Leprosy
The good news is that leprosy is curable with antibiotics, primarily a combination called multidrug therapy (MDT). Treatment duration can be several months, but it's highly effective.
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Preventing leprosy involves practicing good hygiene and avoiding prolonged close contact with untreated individuals. Regular screenings in high-risk areas can also help identify and treat cases early.
Debunking Myths
Myth #1: Leprosy Is Highly Contagious
Contrary to popular belief, leprosy is not highly contagious. It requires extended, close contact for transmission.
Myth #2: Leprosy Is a Punishment
Historically, people believed leprosy was a divine punishment. In reality, it's a bacterial infection that anyone can contract.
Myth #3: Leprosy Causes Body Parts to Fall Off
This is perhaps the most persistent myth. Leprosy causes nerve damage, which can lead to injuries, but it doesn't make body parts fall off.
Real Stories of Resilience
Leprosy Survivor Stories
While leprosy has a dark history of stigma and discrimination, many individuals have shown remarkable resilience in the face of the disease. Their stories are inspiring and remind us that a diagnosis of leprosy doesn't define a person.
Lending a Helping Hand
Ways to Support Leprosy Research
If you'd like to make a difference in the fight against leprosy, consider donating to organizations dedicated to research, treatment, and support for affected individuals.
Conclusion: Shedding Light on Leprosy
Leprosy, once shrouded in fear and ignorance, is now better understood and highly treatable. By debunking myths, sharing survivor stories, and spreading knowledge, we can reduce stigma and discrimination surrounding this ancient disease. With compassion and awareness, we can make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by leprosy.
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Almost every household has a thermometer in the medicine cabinet. Pop it under your tongue to check your temperature – couldn’t be easier.
The Israeli company OmnySense is upgrading the basic thermometer into a remote health-tracking device.
It reliably measures not only body temperature but also respiratory rate, pulse rate, ECG and blood oxygen.
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Tips for Submitting Effective Comments*
Overview
A comment can express simple support or dissent for a regulatory action. However, a constructive, information-rich comment that clearly communicates and supports its claims is more likely to have an impact on regulatory decision making.
These tips are meant to help the public submit comments that have an impact and help agency policy makers improve federal regulations.
Summary
Read and understand the regulatory document you are commenting on
Feel free to reach out to the agency with questions
Be concise but support your claims
Base your justification on sound reasoning, scientific evidence, and/or how you will be impacted
Address trade-offs and opposing views in your comment
There is no minimum or maximum length for an effective comment
The comment process is not a vote – one well supported comment is often more influential than a thousand form letters
Detailed Recommendations
Comment periods close at 11:59 eastern time on the date comments are due - begin work well before the deadline.
Attempt to fully understand each issue; if you have questions or do not understand a part of the regulatory document, you may ask for help from the agency contact listed in the document.
Note: Although the agency contact can answer your questions about the document's meaning, official comments must be submitted through the comment form.
Clearly identify the issues within the regulatory action on which you are commenting. If you are commenting on a particular word, phrase or sentence, provide the page number, column, and paragraph citation from the federal register document.
If a rule raises many issues, do not feel obligated to comment on every one – select those issues that concern and affect you the most and/or you understand the best.
Agencies often ask specific questions or raise issues in rulemaking proposals on subjects where they are actively looking for more information. While the agency will still accept comments on any part of the proposed regulation, please keep these questions and issues in mind while formulating your comment.
Although agencies receive and appreciate all comments, constructive comments (either positive or negative) are the most likely to have an influence.
If you disagree with a proposed action, suggest an alternative (including not regulating at all) and include an explanation and/or analysis of how the alternative might meet the same objective or be more effective.
The comment process is not a vote. The government is attempting to formulate the best policy, so when crafting a comment it is important that you adequately explain the reasoning behind your position.
Identify credentials and experience that may distinguish your comments from others. If you are commenting in an area in which you have relevant personal or professional experience (i.e., scientist, attorney, fisherman, businessman, etc.) say so.
Agency reviewers look for sound science and reasoning in the comments they receive. When possible, support your comment with substantive data, facts, and/or expert opinions. You may also provide personal experience in your comment, as may be appropriate. By supporting your arguments well you are more likely to influence the agency decision making.
Consider including examples of how the proposed rule would impact you negatively or positively.
Comments on the economic effects of rules that include quantitative and qualitative data are especially helpful.
Include the pros and cons and trade-offs of your position and explain them. Your position could consider other points of view, and respond to them with facts and sound reasoning.
If you are uploading more than one attachment to the comment web form, it is recommend that you use the following file titles:This standardized file naming convention will help agency reviewers distinguish your submitted attachments and aid in the comment review process.
Keep a copy of your comment in a separate file – this practice helps ensure that you will not lose your comment if you have a problem submitting it using the Regulations.gov web form.
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Posted Comments
After submission, your comment will be processed by the agency and posted to Regulations.gov. At times, an agency may choose not to post a submitted comment. Reasons for not posting the comment can include:
The comment is part of a mass submission campaign or is a duplicate.
The comment is incomplete.
The comment is not related to the regulation.
The comment has been identified as spam.
The comment contains Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data.
The comment contains profanity or other inappropriate language.
The submitter requested the comment not be posted.
Form Letters
Organizations often encourage their members to submit form letters designed to address issues common to their membership. Organizations including industry associations, labor unions, and conservation groups sometimes use form letters to voice their opposition or support of a proposed rulemaking. Many in the public mistakenly believe that their submitted form letter constitutes a "vote" regarding the issues concerning them. Although public support or opposition may help guide important public policies, agencies make determinations for a proposed action based on sound reasoning and scientific evidence rather than a majority of votes. A single, well-supported comment may carry more weight than a thousand form letters.
* Throughout this document, the term "Comment" is used in place of the more technically accurate term "Public Submission" in order to make the recommendations easier to read and understand.
Disclaimer: This document is intended to serve as a guide; it is not intended and should not be considered as legal advice. Please seek counsel from a lawyer if you have legal questions or concerns.
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Health in the Digital Age: Patient Experience
Have you ever wondered what the meanings of some of those complicated technical words were?
Have you ever questioned what those baffling technological jargons can do for you?
Here are just a few very basic definitions that should help you understand a few of those concepts and what the experience might mean to you.
First off, it is not necessary to understand the what, when, why, or how a specific device or program accomplishes its goals. Most of us are capable of surviving on a "need to know" basis. In other words, leave the technical stuff to the professionals in that field. You and your doctor can concentrate on getting the best possible results and patient experience.
Digital: This is a format and method for electronic technology, also known as a "digital language," that can create, process, and store data and information. This format/process, also known as a binary code, converts data into readable, alpha-numeric information.
This method of information input and processing is more precise, easily readable, quick, and retrievable, and helps to make better, faster decisions, leading to detailed diagnoses like identifying the illness and consequently more accurate prognoses (outcomes/treatment). In comparison to traditional paper storage, this method uses less space and is better able to safeguard your private and confidential information.
Digital - Online: This term refers to a person (human) or an object (electronic device) that is linked to or operates via the internet.
This makes it possible to access information much more quickly.
Platforms are more user-connected because they typically call for and encourage some level of individualized user communication and interaction.
Digital platforms include, for example, shopping sites like Amazon and eBay, medical offices or clinics, nonprofit organizations, directories, information, research, student education, banking, and more.
An Internet/Web browser, also known as a "browser," is a program that accesses and displays websites using a piece of computer software.
You can travel almost anywhere on the internet using a web browser. On your desktop, mobile device, or other electronic devices, it displays information that has been retrieved from other areas of the World Wide Web. Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Apple Safari are a few examples of web browsers.
A website is a collection of various web pages with information on one or more subjects linked together under the same domain name, as opposed to a web page, which is a single document on the internet with a specific URL.
a web page: These rely more on information and don't demand private information or one-on-one communication like a platform.
Using a web browser, you can go almost anywhere online. It shows data that has been retrieved from other parts of the World Wide Web on your desktop, mobile device, or other electronic devices. Web browsers include Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, and Apple Safari, to name a few.
In contrast to a web page, which is a single internet document with a unique URL, a website is a collection of different web pages with information on one or more subjects linked together under the same domain name.
a website: Instead of requiring personal information or one-on-one communication like a platform, these rely more on the information.
Perhaps using a word symbol or visual aid will make the examples below easier to understand: For instance, the icon or symbol for a text/word document is a blue square with the letter "W" on it; the icon or symbol for WhatsApp is a white phone in a green filled balloon; the icon or symbol for Google Mail is a multicolored "M," and so on. These are made to simplify life for those of us who are less technologically savvy.
Hardware describes a computer's actual physical components. The central processing unit (CPU), also known as the computer's brain, hard drives, USB ports, keyboards, monitors, motherboards, and mice are examples of hardware components. The work is actually done by the hardware. Since the 1960s, hardware has undergone constant improvement, going from heavy, clunky devices to light-weight, portable modern digital gadgets like laptop computers, smartphones, medical equipment, tablets, etc. One of the key factors boosting the demand for technology devices is user-friendliness.
The term "software" describes the applications and other operating data that run on a computer. written originally in a digital (binary) format by computer programmers and used to provide instructions to the hardware of the computers. Applications, programs, and scripts that run on an electronic digital device are generally referred to as software. These instructions govern the work that the computer performs. Once more, user-friendly apps, programs, etc. are a major force behind the development of electronic devices for human use.
In terms of computers, a device is primarily defined as machinery with electronic or digital capabilities. The majority of us are familiar with these gadgets as computers, laptops, smartphones, watches, tablets, etc. Modern medical technology is one of those future paths that is constantly being explored, and the list gets longer and longer with every decade (or less) as the demand for modern technology rises in every aspect of our contemporary world.
Applications (abbreviated as "apps") are primarily made for the digital electronic devices mentioned in item #12 above. An app is a software program that can be downloaded to your devices and is paperless.
The user has a variety of options thanks to these apps. everything from games to studying languages, research, education at all levels, healthcare services, booking hotels, flights, and other travel arrangements, to communication and banking. An "app" has no restrictions on what it can do.
Technology today is similar to riding a bike or driving a car. It is not necessary to know how to make or repair it, but once you get the hang of using it, you will be enjoying a brand-new experience.
We hope that the terms mentioned above will increase your knowledge.
Our products are user-friendly, with simple-to-follow instructions and a logical flow of steps from one to the next. If you would like more information about how RioMed Ltd. can help you create a great patient experience, please get in touch with us or visit our website.
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