TELEMEDICINE, A MEASURE AGAINST COVID-19

TELEMEDICINE, A MEASURE AGAINST COVID-19

It is no secret that the Coronavirus is currently the issue that dominates the news worldwide. Something totally understandable for what OMS says is a pandemic, thus defined according to its rapid spread around the globe.

Uncertainty is the feeling that surely takes over many patients and health workers, as the numbers of people who have been infected and those who have lost their lives to the virus are continuously updated.  As we write this article, there are more than 842,000 contagious cases in the world and 41,000 deaths in the world. Just in the United States, there are more than 180,000 contagious cases and 3,577 deaths from the same virus. These figures, provided by https://www.worldometers.info/, place the United States in first place due to the number of contagious cases followed by Italy, Spain and China, where the disease originated.

This virus requires that we take specific precautions with our hygiene practices to avoid being infected.  It is highly recommended that the following practices are adhered to: frequent hand washing, use of antibacterial gel, avoidance of touching the mouth, nose and eyes, covering the mouth with the inside of the arm or tissues when coughing or sneezing and specifically social distancing.

This latest measure, which has been applied globally, has raised other types of questions in people.  Many associated with the economy, but even more pressing ones associated with healthcare during the pandemic for reasons that may or may not be associated with the virus.

Due to this, many medical practices have been implementing telemedicine, an alternative that allows us to offer quality care to our patients without exposing them to the risk posed by contact with others suffering from various diseases.

Fortunately, we currently have multiple technological tools that allow us to sustain effective communication with our patients, whether by video calls, phone calls, text messages or emails among other tools;  giving us the opportunity to minimize risks while monitoring chronically ill patients, providing ailment consultations or even identifying an early case of coronavirus.

While this consultation methodology may pose difficulties for some of our patients, it is important to note that for Formé Medical Center, it is a priority to ensure the care of our patients, but most of all the consideration of their protection.  Given the circumstances, remote care is currently the only tool available to provide care for them.

There is no standard that can or should be applied to telemedicine, which means that each medical practice must be adapted according to its need.  Acting in tune with our mission, “We believe that everyone has the right to affordable, dignified and high-quality health care, regardless of their cultural and economic background” which is why, in addition to, maintaining “compassionate and high quality healthcare”, we offer all our services and consultations with Spanish-speaking physicians that guarantee the best care to all our patients.

 

Remember that while you must stay at home, it is necessary to develop certain healthy lifestyle habits to strengthen your immune system, including:

1. Creating an eating plan according to your healthcare needs.

2. Avoiding overconsumption of simple carbohydrates.

3. Establishing an exercise routine at home.

4. Being attentive to any changes in your health and/or new symptoms.

 

The main goal of implementing these consultation strategies is to decrease the flow of patients in the health center which can increase the health risks of many others who continue to work for the well-being of the community.

After the process of telemedicine, the patient will be informed if they should proceed to a health center to continue treatment.

In case of any concerns, please contact us at 914-723-4900 or visit our website at www.formemedicalcenter.com, where you will find the option to contact our virtual receptionist by means of a video call.

 

At Formé: Our mission, your health!

 

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