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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

Partnering with a telemedicine critical care team alleviates the pressure on both the hospitalist team and the patients. In many cases, patients who receive tele-critical care can stay in the community where they live and have a support network.

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms: Early Warning Signs and How to Fix Them

Edge Family Medicine

If symptoms persist, schedule a consultation for a professional evaluation. If vision issues persist, consult an eye specialist. Convenient telemedicine options for consultations. Constant Fatigue and Low Energy Do you often feel exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? Fix it: Include eggs, nuts, and fish in your diet.

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A qualitative evaluation of the implementation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Pre-consultation telemedicine tools have been proposed as an effective solution to optimize the care of the growing number of older patients with chronic conditions. The ESOGER tool is a telemedicine tool in the form of a telephone assessment questionnaire for individuals aged 65 and over.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

With the growth of telehealth, many people now schedule a telemedicine appointment to begin care—especially for follow-ups, medication refills, or minor concerns. Some patients even start with a same day medical appointment online, especially through telemedicine companies or 24-hour virtual care services. How long will it take?

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For shared decision-making, telemedicine may be as effective as in-person appointments

Medical Xpress

Telemedicine may be just as effective as in-person visits when it comes to shared decision-making and communication for patients undergoing a first-time surgery consultation, according to a study published as an "article in press" in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and presented at the Southern Surgical Association 134th Annual Meeting (..)

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The Evolution of Concierge Medicine: What 20 years in the industry have taught me

Concierge Choice Physicians

We weren’t consultants that swooped in, upended everything, and left. ​By Wayne Lipton Managing Partner, Concierge Choice Physicians ​The Origin Story It was the early 1990s when I embarked on a career in concierge medicine. ​The model took off. ​The model took off. But soon, specialists got on board.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

How about having a teledentist consultation? We’ve all been through this as a kid and childhood memories stick with us, just recalling this might send a shiver down your spine. No one likes to go to the dentist although everyone knows how crucial oral health is and how strongly it is connected to our overall health.

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