telemedicine technology allows doctors and patients are connected with satellite, video conferencing and data transfer via mobile phones to handle the disease. But most doctors and nurses in developed countries choose to avoid telemedicine.
A study by researcher from the University of Texas Medical School, Houston found a unique thing that many doctors who prefer not selected patients in the telemedicine treatment.
Results are based on studies of the effects of the use of telemedicine on patients in hospital care unit. Researchers gave the remote to the patient to choose a doctor or specialist who will handle them. But many doctors who prefer to not selected patients.
Not only doctors who fear the technology of telemedicine, but also the sisters or a hospital nurse. “Some nurses feel like there is someone who is always watching motion acting at all times. They also became more frustrated when he made a mistake in the handling of patients,” said Dr Eric.
Although telemedicine technology can improve patient safety levels, especially those who are in the ICU, but many people are not necessarily able to receive it.
“Maybe we will never take advantage of telemedicine in an optimal potential for the doctors and medical personnel do not have enough ability and acceptance of these technologies. Need a better infrastructure to implement the technology if they want to remain in use in the future,” said Eric.
Telemedicine is a system that is potentially improve health quality by controlling and provide consultation on patients without having to come face to face directly. With the technology, doctors and health workers can control and monitor the patient for 24 hours.
