Neurosurgeons can evaluate a stroke victim and determine a care plan from hours away.Most of these are computers mounted on a rolling cart with varying levels of autonomy and attachments. However, that requires a knowledgeable person on either end, such as nurses, physicians, or techs to operate the device. Telemedical devices are a step up from virtual visits because they allow for a physical exam. One day we may even have a holographic doctor pop up from our computers and triage or treat us based on a computerized algorithm, but to my knowledge, that’s not yet available or in process. Patients to remain home for simple check-ups, post-operative evaluations, and many other visits that do not require a physical exam for diagnosis.
Patients who’ve called for emergency services to speak directly with an emergency physician who can then route the patient to an appropriate facility, which is not always an emergency department (ED) (we don’t call it an ER despite that still common practice).Orders and prescriptions to be sent electronically to laboratories or pharmacies.
DREAMS FNTISY LOOKTHROUGH SOFTWARE
Patients to come with common complaints, speak with their provider, have a minor visual exam through video software and the home device’s camera. In my personal practice, and many facilities/practices/networks around the US, Australia, and several European nations, patients are able to contact their provider via their phone, computer, or other internet capable device. This is the most common, quickly accepted, and rapidly spreading technology. I’m not a futurist, I’m not even a SciFi gal who dreams up new tech, thus, without further ado, please let me introduce what is currently available so you can improve upon it in your work. The problem though, is that most of it is proprietary, and unless you or a family member is unfortunately in need of such services, you’re not likely to ever see what’s available. As with all technology, medical tech is advancing rapidly. And while that’s still quite far in our future, the fictional universe’s hand-held scanners are not. “He gave me a pill and I grew a new kidney” was my all-time favorite line, for years. The most prevalent images of fictional med tech are from Star Trek. While I’d love that, I’d request you write some new ones for me (then include me in your acknowledgments 😉). Though I’m sure one of you fine readers could point me toward a few examples. As a voracious reader, I’ve yet to see too many uses of medical technology in fiction. Science Fiction is always known for its ability to push the limits of what’s available, and then to predict what’s to come. You can check out her website, or follow her on Twitter for more information. During her spare time she writes speculative thrillers that mix the laws of science with magic, or just skirt the edge of possibility. Rachel Berros is an emergency physician assistant who works closely with a virtual visit development team for her healthcare organization. 
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