Intro: There’s an emerging term being heard in medical circles that is becoming the new normal in the Covid-19 era: TeleMedicine, and it’s on the rise.
Joining us in this the discussion to help us learn more about this rising trend is Medical Futurist Dr. Dan O’Brien, MD. Welcome Dr. Dan.
Q&A:
1. Question: Dr. Dan, is telemedicine safer than going to the doctor’s office and if so, why?
Answer: Telemedicine is generally safer and we have seen an increase in its usage because of COVID-19 and by using telemedicine for follow up or routine visits it makes sense to utilize this newer technology.
2. Question: Dr. Dan, does telemedicine improve access to care?
Answer: Absolutely telemedicine improves access to care especially in rural areas where access is limited. Patients do not have to travel to bigger cities to see their healthcare specialist, but rather they can log onto their tablet and get virtual care.
3. Question: Dr. Dan, does telemedicine keep patients safer since they don’t have to visit the doctor’s office and potentially come in contact with COVID?
Answer: Yes, telemedicine allows sick/immunocompromised patients to stay at home and not get exposed to COVID while being at the doctor’s office.
4. Question: Dr. Dan since you’re a Medical Futurist, do you think virtual clinics are the future?
Answer: Yes, digital health and virtual clinics are the future of medicine. It will improve the quality and access to care.
5. Question: You have a news book, “Camel Resilience.” Tell us about your book.
Answer: My book talks about perpetually adapting and having the resilience to overcome challenges in life. Telemedicine at first was a challenging healthcare technology that did not seem possible, but with medical professionals adapting because of COVID, telemedicine is here to stay and is the future of medicine.
6. Dr. Dan, where may we buy your book, telemedicine or your work?
Answer: The book is available on Amazon.com and my website is: drdanmd.com
About Dr. Dan O’Brien:
Dr. Dan is host of the radio show, “Dr. Dan Medical Futurist” with helpful health information for both ‘the here and now’and the future.
Dr. Dan has specialized knowledge in telemedicine, digital health, robotic technology, gene editing, augmented reality, software technology and A.I.
A physician and professor with a passion for innovative healthcare technologies and public health, Dr. Dan is a popular medical expert with appearances on national Talk Shows including ABC, NBC, CBS, Sinclair Broadcasting, Scripts News, Fox News, and Fox Television.
Dr. Dan understands the need to improve quality of care, cost, and access in healthcare. As a Chief Medical Officer for multiple healthcare startups and an award-winning scientific and academic leader, Dr. Dan brings substantial experience in public health and healthcare management.
An award-winning scientific and academic leader, Dr. Dan has worked with several biotech and pharmaceutical companies on increasing awareness, education, and research in many diagnostic and therapeutic fields, including in the biotechnology industry.
Not only is Dr. Dan is a medical expert for the here and now, but he’s also a medical Futurist, with specialized knowledge in nanobots, remote surgery and medical apps with algorithms that can be used in early detection as well as using AI to project the likely spread of disease.
Dr. Dan has an extensive physician network including relationships with key opinion leaders around the world. He has completed his clinical rotations at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and also has completed a certificate of participation from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He has an MBA in healthcare management, and a B.A from the University of Notre Dame.
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