Teleneurology
Complete Guide to Implementing Telemedicine and Telebehavioral Health into Your Practice
- 1st Edition - July 13, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Randall Wright
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 6 1 9 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 6 2 0 - 4
In today’s changing medical climate, more physicians than ever before are incorporating telemedicine into their clinical practice. Teleneurology provides comprehensive, pr… Read more
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Request a sales quoteIn today’s changing medical climate, more physicians than ever before are incorporating telemedicine into their clinical practice. Teleneurology provides comprehensive, practical answers to the many questions clinicians have on implementing and growing a teleneurology practice. Covering everything from historical perspectives to future possibilities in this evolving field, it provides the information you need to successfully use this promising new option in providing optimal and adaptable patient care.
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Covers all aspects of practical implementation including technology requirements, legal requirements, and billing concerns.
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Provides a thorough discussion of how to perform a neurological exam via telemedicine, including links to view real-world examples and find updated regulatory information.
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Reviews teleneurological evaluation for various disorders including stroke, epilepsy, and movement disorders.
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Neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, psychologists, residents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Video contents
- Contributors
- About the editor
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Responding to a crisis: A call to action
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Virtual foundation
- COVID-19
- Training
- Communication
- Virtual urgent care
- Patient feedback
- Physician feedback
- Conclusion
- Chapter 2: The telemedicine exam general overview
- Abstract
- The virtual visit
- Technical aspects of the virtual visit
- Chapter 3: The TeleStroke evaluation
- Abstract
- Chapter 4: Telemedicine for evaluation of clinical epilepsy
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Opportunities in virtual epilepsy care
- Initial epilepsy history and physical examination
- Evaluation and ongoing management
- Summary
- Chapter 5: The ophthalmologic exam
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Patient selection
- Scheduling visits
- Software and hardware technology solutions
- The traditional ophthalmic exam
- Visual acuity
- Pupil exam
- Ocular motility
- Visual field
- Intraocular pressure
- External exam (eyelids and globe position in the orbit)
- Anterior segment exam
- Fundus or retina exam
- The hybrid telemedicine model
- Home monitoring
- Conclusion
- Chapter 6: Neuro-ophthalmology evaluation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Preparing for a telehealth visit
- The virtual visit
- Conclusion
- Chapter 7: Teleneurology for Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders in the COVID-19 pandemic
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Telemedicine in your movement disorder practice
- Conclusions
- Chapter 8: Introduction to tele-psychology during the pandemic
- Abstract
- Chapter 9: Tele-neuropsychology: Bringing neuropsychology into the future of health care delivery
- Abstract
- Patient satisfaction
- Research in tele-neuropsychology
- Tele-NP models
- “Connecting” with the patient
- Improving clinical outcomes
- Improving tele-NP visits
- Consent form
- Neuropsychological reports
- Billing tele-NP
- Interstate practice
- Future of tele-NP
- Resources
- Summary
- Chapter 10: Sleep telemedicine
- Abstract
- Overview
- Sleep telemedicine diagnostic approaches
- Sleep telemedicine treatment approaches
- Telemedicine follow-up approaches
- Conclusion
- Chapter 11: Neuromuscular evaluation
- Abstract
- The history of telemedicine
- Telemedicine in neurology
- Telemedicine in neuromuscular disease
- Telemedicine in neurology in the COVID-19 era
- Telemedicine in neuromuscular medicine in the COVID-19 era
- Conclusion
- Chapter 12: General neurosurgery exam
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Introductory interview questions
- Mental status
- Cranial nerve exam
- Strength exam
- The Babinski reflex
- Sensory exam
- Coordination
- Conclusions
- Chapter 13: Neurosurgical spine care during COVID-19 pandemic: The Department of Neurological Surgery Houston Methodist experience
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Our approach
- The visit
- Evaluation/examination
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Limits of telemedicine
- Conclusion
- Chapter 14: System coordination and implementation
- Abstract
- Core values should guide decisions
- Case 1: Dr. Garcia needs help at the hospital
- Discussion
- Solutions and realignment
- Takeaways
- Case 2: The call volume is increasing
- Discussion
- Solutions and realignment
- Takeaways
- Case 3: System-wide adoption
- Discussion
- Solutions and realignment
- Takeaways
- Summary
- Chapter 15: Teleneurology in academics
- Abstract
- Introduction to virtual care within graduate medical education
- Final thoughts from trainee and mentee
- Chapter 16: Telehealth laws, regulations, and reimbursement
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Licensure
- Practice standards
- Payment
- Chapter 17: International teleneurology
- Abstract
- Background
- The burden of neurological disorders
- Clinical care
- Other medical specialties
- Teleneurology toward a preventive medicine and interdisciplinary approach
- Telemedicine programs in underserved areas
- Humanitarian crisis
- Education
- Conclusion
- Chapter 18: Future of telemedicine
- Abstract
- Background/past implementation
- Current environment
- Future development and adoption
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 13, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 220
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323826198
- eBook ISBN: 9780323826204
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Randall Wright
Dr. Randall J. Wright is the Director of the Brain Wellness and Sleep Program at Houston Methodist Hospital in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Wright also serves as clinical faculty for the EnMed Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College of Engineering, Houston, Texas, United States. Dr. Wright approaches his mission of improving the health of this world from the lenses of science, technology, and creative thinking. He received both a Physics degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and an Electrical Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology before completing medical school at Emory University and finally Residency and a Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship from Baylor College of Medicine. Beyond his formal education, Dr. Wright developed his executive leadership skills by serving as Chief of Neurology at Conroe Regional Medical Center, Medical Director of the Conroe Regional Neurovascular Stroke Center, Medical Director of the Health South Rehab Stroke Unit, and Assistant Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurosurgery, UT School of Medicine. His community experience ranges from forming the first ever stroke support group in Montgomery County, Texas to working with Washington, DC affiliates of the American Heart Association to shape health policies affecting the nation. Dr. Wright continues to live out his mission to marry technology and science-backed principles of health with real-life implementation in order to dramatically evolve self-care and healthcare as we know it.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of the Brain Wellness and Sleep Program, Houston Methodist Hospital, The Woodlands, TX, United States and Clinical Faculty EnMed, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College of Engineering, Houston, TX, United States