Abstract
A retrospective analysis was made of a cohort of patients who presented sequentially with acute ophthalmological conditions which were managed by telemedicine consultation. Twenty-four patients presented with acute problems requiring specialist ophthalmological advice to the emergency department of a remote hospital in Mt Isa, Queensland, between December 1996 and February 1997. Tele-ophthalmology consultations were carried out with three ophthalmologists working in a specialist eye clinic in Townsville, 900 km away. Patients and doctors were extremely positive about the telemedicine facility. Tele-ophthalmology was an effective means of providing acute specialist consultation in a remote emergency department. By reducing the need for acute transfers to the tertiary hospital in Townsville, significant benefits can be anticipated--both financial and in terms of convenience for the patient. Benefits for medical staff in skills acquisition and education were also evident.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
