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Future of telemedicine
Telemedicine (also known as telehealth, as will be used interchangeably in this chapter) is the remote provision of health care using any variety of telecommunication tools, wearable devices, computing technology, and/or robotic technology. Telecommunication tools can include smartphones, mobile devices,…
International teleneurology
Background Traditional medical practice is not always the most efficient or convenient way to provide care to our neurology patients. With an increasing demand for neurologic services in a growing population, technology can be one way to extend our reach…
Telehealth laws, regulations, and reimbursement
Introduction The legal, regulatory, and reimbursement aspects of incorporating telehealth into a neurological practice are likely the aspects of this technology that have been the source of the most trepidation for neurologist and other practitioners. The novelty of this modality…
Teleneurology in academics
Introduction to virtual care within graduate medical education Virtual platforms as a means for graduate medical education have existed for many years prior to the forced use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many programs allowed for live two-way audio-visual software for…
System coordination and implementation
In this chapter, we explore the concept of a system of care for telemedicine through three cases that illustrate the challenges of expansion. Whether virtual or traditional, a system of care is necessary to provide comprehensive services throughout a health…
Neurosurgical spine care during COVID-19 pandemic: The Department of Neurological Surgery Houston Methodist experience
Introduction Telemedicine has traditionally been utilized for remote consultations in areas of medicine such as trauma, neurology, and psychiatry. However, with the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, multiple disciplines of medicine quickly learned the utility of this modality of providing health care…
General neurosurgery exam
Introduction A thorough yet focused neurological examination of a patient has been the cornerstone of any neurosurgery clinician’s training. Although the value of the human touch and in-person evaluation of a patient at the bedside or in a clinic setting…
Neuromuscular evaluation
The history of telemedicine Telemedicine is the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology. However, this simple definition does not reflect the history of its development, which has been integrated with technology, and innovation. Like many…
Sleep telemedicine
Overview In part due to the limited access and capability of sleep centers, the field of sleep neurology is in a suitable position for real-time, interactive, audio-video telecommunications (telemedicine). The American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s (AASM) Taskforce on Sleep Telemedicine…