Telemedicine

True or False: When a visit is completed via telemedicine both the provider and the patient are in the same place

• True

• False

Which of the following ways are how telemedicine can be completed? Select All that Apply

• Asynchronous

• Medical Intervention

• Synchronous

• Remote patient monitoring

Telemedicine saves time, money, travel, and__________

• Insurance company paperwork

• Medicine

• Disease transmission

• Staff

True or False: One of the biggest concerns with telemedicine is privacy

• True

• False

When completing a telemedicine visit who would report vital signs like pulse and blood pressure?

• The doctor

• The patient

• The nurse

• The medical assistant

Your patient is scheduled for a surgical procedure. When he discussed this with you he tells you that he is relieved that he can have this procedure using telemedicine technology. What should your response be?

• "Surgeries are not able to be done using telemedicine yet, but some surgeries may be available in the future as technology advances."

• " Isn't technology great! "

• "You should be so happy to be able to stay home."

• "You had better talk to your doctor after the surgery."

You are caring for a patient who is from a rural area and has a lot of problems with transportation. Which of the following is a benefit of telemedicine that would also be a benefit to your patient with transportation problems?

• Culturally appropriate care

• Cost savings for the patient and provider

• Reduce travel to get care

• Increased accessibility to care

As a health assistant you are asked to set up a telemedicine visit for the provider you are working for. You know that the biggest concern is:

• Travel

• Privacy

• Cost

• Space

You are discussing telemedicine with your doctor. Which of the following cannot be done via a tele visit?

• Blood work

• Coordinating care

• Monitoring

• Appointment reminders

Rural health is a big public health issue. As telemedicine becomes used more which of the following is a concern for people who live in rural areas?

• Privacy

• Access to services

• Internet speeds to match technology

• Lack of transportation