Far Eastern Memorial Hospital goes to the outlying island of Lianjiang for remote diagnosis and treatment, free of travel

        The long-distance consultation of the Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Metabolism Departments of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital has been mature and applied in Lianjiang County, Shiding, Wanli, New Taipei City and other areas. Through the introduction of registration, consultation, and medical record systems, the 5G long-distance diagnosis and treatment app that has passed the HIPPA certification, and the connection of dermatoscope, eyeground mirror and other medical instruments, it can overcome the obstacles of space and time, and provide fast and complete medical services on outlying islands and rural areas, At the same time, create local medical teaching and training opportunities.

        On September 14, Director Li Bozhang of the Health Insurance Department inspected the long-distance video consultation in the Dermatology Department of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital in Lianjiang County Hospital. He actually experienced the high standard information security, one-stop operation process and efficient long-distance medical services. He also praised that the long-distance consultation can improve the accessibility of medical services, fix the long-term consultation of doctors, and provide people with the return diagnosis and tracking of chronic diseases.

        In order to alleviate the problem of insufficient medical resources in outlying islands and rural areas, general surgical specialists of Far Eastern Memorial Hospital have been stationed in Lianjiang County Hospital for a long time, and provide long-distance consultation of dermatology department according to local needs. Regular doctors return to patients at regular intervals every week through remote dermatoscopy to solve skin problems for local residents. Since 2021, there have been more than 115 visits, benefiting Mazu villagers. The telemedicine plan can solve the care needs of local specialists with lower cost and higher efficiency. It was awarded the "Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance of the Telemedicine Payment Plan" by the Health Insurance Department.

        In recent years, affected by the epidemic, each hospital has begun to implement remote medical treatment through communication or conference apps such as LINE, which still requires manpower to register and record. Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, with an automated remote diagnosis and treatment platform, quickly connects the quick screening confirmation and chronic disease consultation services. From May 2021, it will provide services of 28 departments, about 250 visits per week, and nearly 30000 people, creating a new era of remote services.

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