Using Telehealth to Improve Access to Trauma Care Among Injured Rural Patients in the US
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English - March 11, 2024 06:00 - 23 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsHealth & Fitness uab medicine Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Telehealth is impacting nearly every aspect of health care. Zain Hashmi, M.D., a trauma surgeon, discusses the potential of telehealth for improving access to comprehensive trauma care among rural patients. He explains how finding ways for EMS teams to consult trauma experts virtually and closer to emergencies could reduce transfer rates and improve patient care. Dr. Hashmi outlines the challenges of implementing telehealth for trauma care, emphasizing the need for 360-degree stakeholder engagement.