Remote Video Consultation Between Physicians Launched in Eskişehir
Aiming for the efficient use of public resources, a remote video consultation period has begun through the Hospital Information Management System.
With the new practice implemented by the Eskişehir Provincial Health Directorate, physicians working in different healthcare institutions can conduct remote video calls without leaving their hospitals.
Purpose and Scope of the Application
The Eskişehir Provincial Health Directorate took a new step to ensure the effective and efficient use of public resources and to expedite healthcare services. In this context, a remote video consultation service between physicians was put into operation via the Hospital Information Management System.
Conveniences Provided to Physicians
Physicians working in different healthcare institutions have gained the opportunity to exchange mutual expert opinions regarding the diagnosis and treatment processes of patients via video calls, without leaving their current hospitals.
Service Continuity and Planning
Through this implemented practice, it is aimed to reduce the need for temporary physician assignments in district hospitals caused by heavy workloads. At the same time, the goal is to plan physicians' working hours more effectively and support continuity in healthcare services.
First Consultation Carried Out
The first video consultation within the scope of the new practice was carried out between Yunus Emre State Hospital Nephrology Specialist Dr. Güner Karaveli Gürsoy and Sivrihisar State Hospital Chief Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Yahya Kemal Balibaşa.
Evaluation of Dialysis Patients
With this first consultation, the health conditions and treatment processes of patients receiving treatment at the Sivrihisar State Hospital Dialysis Center were successfully evaluated remotely.