Telemedicine and HIV health care
Abstract
Key take-home messages
- Telemedicine models range from simple telephone consultations to complete “virtual hospitals” offering a full range of home care for people living with HIV.
- Telemedicine has been well received by patients, and services delivered via telemedicine are often described as more convenient and comfortable while reducing travel times and HIV-related stigma.
- Clinical outcomes from telemedicine models have been equal to or greater than outcomes using traditional care models.
- Telemedicine in the form of teleconsultation with HIV specialists allows primary care physicians to build their knowledge base, treat patients more confidently and make fewer referrals.
Authors
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network: Rapid Response Service
Year
2014
Topics
- Population(s)
- General HIV+ population
- Health Systems
- Delivery arrangements
