Telemedicine in pediatric surgery
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In brief
In brief
This review examines telemedicine applications in pediatric surgery, exploring how remote healthcare delivery can expand access to surgical services while improving efficiency and reducing costs. The article covers current telemedicine terminology, legislative frameworks, billing guidelines, and practical strategies for implementing successful pediatric surgical telemedicine programs.
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Importance
Telemedicine is an emerging strategy for healthcare delivery that has the potential to expand access, optimize efficiency, minimize cost, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Objective
To review the current spectrum, potential strategies, and implementation process of telemedicine in pediatric surgery.
Design
Review and opinion design.
Setting
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Participants
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Main outcomes and measures
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Results
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Conclusions and relevance
Telemedicine is an emerging approach with the potential to facilitate efficient, cost-effective delivery of pediatric surgical services.
Brief Abstract
Telemedicine is an emerging strategy for healthcare delivery that has the potential to expand access, optimize efficiency, minimize cost, and enhance patient satisfaction. The objectives of this review are to explore common terms in telemedicine, provide an overview of current legislative and billing guidelines, review the current state of telemedicine in surgery and pediatric surgery, and provide basic themes for successful implementation of a pediatric surgical telemedicine program.
Type of Study
Review.
Level of Evidence
Level V.