Physicians Remote

Actually telemedicine technology intended to overcome the problem of shortage of doctors in rural areas. However, in Germany this method hit the "habits" and technical difficulties.

 

When compared with other countries, the number of physicians in Germany is actually quite a lot. 3.84 doctors available for 1000 population. In the USA for example, only 2.46 doctors available for the same number of people. But this figure does not depict the actual condition.

In rural areas of Germany, the number of doctors is very little. If there are patients who need specialists, doctors should be drawn from the nearest large town. Sometimes a trip to the village doctor takes up to one full day. Wolfgang Loos of telemedicine association in Germany demanding a more tangible solution. Namely through the telemedicine in Germany known as "Telemedizin".

 

Direct contact with patients

 

In Germany, physicians should not provide a diagnosis if the patient has not been directly handles. This is also true for telemedicine method. In Switzerland, the rules are not as restrictive as remote diagnostics in Germany. Medgate company eg Basel can deal with patients by telephone and have the right to prescribe. 

 

 

Another problem, it is customary in Germany for the patient face to face with the doctor. This is different in the Scandinavian countries, for example. Franz Bartmann of the German medical association pointed out: "If you get sick in Sweden, you will get the phone number of a nurse. Was later which will determine whether or not your illness worse. Only then, you can see a doctor."

Difficulty application of telemedicine in Germany as well as technical issues. In many areas of internet connection is not maximized. Making it difficult to conduct teleconferences or delivery of patient data digitally. Yet it is precisely in the area was remote treatment method should be developed.

 

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Meanwhile, telemedicine is now used internationally. Such as cooperation between hospitals Nordwest in Frankfurt Germany with clinics in Brunei. Physician specialists from Germany could deal directly with colleagues in Asia via teleconference. Another example is a telemedicine project from the German company involved in rebuilding in Vietnam: "The aim is that the various hospitals in rural areas are connected to the central hospital in Hanoi."