Ocular Telehealth: A Comprehensive Guide to Telemedicine in Eye Care

Author: April Maa

Publication Date: January 7, 2022

ISBN: 9780323832045, 9780323832052

Language: English

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Book Description:

Ocular Telehealth is a consolidated resource that provides the latest guidance on the implementation and use of telemedicine in eye care settings. This book combines evidence-based literature with expert perspectives, detailing both the benefits and challenges of integrating telemedicine into standard clinical practice. It serves as an indispensable resource for practicing and trainee ophthalmologists and optometrists seeking to understand the current issues and opportunities surrounding telemedicine in eye care.

Key Topics:

• Remote patient monitoring
• Video communication skills
• Technology selection
• Best practices for ensuring patient data protection
• Challenges associated with integrating telemedicine into clinical practice, including:
• Reimbursement issues
• Ethical/legal considerations
• Implementation strategies
• Patient engagement

Features:

• Concise chapters written by a team of thought leaders on telemedicine
• A single, convenient resource consolidating today’s available information on this timely topic

Why This Book Matters:

Ocular Telehealth addresses the growing need for healthcare professionals to understand the role of telemedicine in improving patient care and outcomes in eye care settings. By providing comprehensive guidance on the implementation and use of telemedicine, this book helps ensure that eye care providers are equipped to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an increasingly digital healthcare landscape.