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Telemedicine in Urology: State of the Art

2016; Elsevier BV; Volume: 94; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.urology.2016.02.061

1527-9995

Chandy Ellimoottil, Ted A. Skolarus, Matthew T. Gettman, Richard J. Boxer, Alexander Kutikov, Benjamin R. Lee, Jeremy B. Shelton, Todd M. Morgan,

Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Whereas telemedicine is recognized as one of the fastest-growing components of the healthcare system, the status of telemedicine use in urology is largely unknown. In this narrative review, we detail studies that investigate the use of televisits and teleconsultations for urologic conditions. Moreover, we discuss current regulatory and reimbursement policies. Finally, we discuss the significant barriers to widespread dissemination and implementation of telemedicine and reasons why the field of urology may be positioned to become a leader in the provision of telemedicine services. Whereas telemedicine is recognized as one of the fastest-growing components of the healthcare system, the status of telemedicine use in urology is largely unknown. In this narrative review, we detail studies that investigate the use of televisits and teleconsultations for urologic conditions. Moreover, we discuss current regulatory and reimbursement policies. Finally, we discuss the significant barriers to widespread dissemination and implementation of telemedicine and reasons why the field of urology may be positioned to become a leader in the provision of telemedicine services.