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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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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

At its core, the technology utilizes sophisticated speech recognition to transcribe a conversation in the exam room or at the bedside. These systems also provide a consistent note structure, which can improve the overall readability and utility of patient records. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment.

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Dedicated ICU management: Navigating the transition

Sound Physicians

When we meet with hospitals who utilize a local pulmonology group about a critical care partnership, we aim to involve the local pulmonary practice early and deliberately when appropriate. Sound partnerships are forged with patient needs at the forefront, and this means involving those who have cared for patients in the ICU up to that point.

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CDRH Seeks Public Comment on How to Increase Patient Access to At-Home Use Medical Technologies

FDA Law Blog

telemedicine and telehealth solutions (e.g., We also note this CDRH’s effort aligns with the FDA-wide effort to utilize digital health technologies that are discussed in recent draft guidance documents as follows: Draft Guidance on Decentralized Clinical Trials for Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices.

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Telemedicine in a Post-Pandemic World: Joe Rotella, Brooke Calton, Carly Zapata

GeriPal

One positive change that came about was the lifting of restrictions around the use of telemedicine. Clinicians could care for patients across state lines, could prescribe opioids without in person visits, could bill at higher rates for telemedicine than previous to the pandemic. The pandemic was horrific in many ways. Joe: I do.