Providing access to specialty care for severely disabled institutional residents: an academic health center telemedicine model

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2009 May;20(2):415-22. doi: 10.1353/hpu.0.0148.

Abstract

The UT Southwestern Virtual Wound Care Clinic provides care to disabled institutional residents in an urban setting. The program offers flexible financial mechanisms for residents of the facility to access specialty care. Telemedicine improves quality-of-life and reduces costs by minimizing patient transportation. The exchange of clinical knowledge benefits both parties.

MeSH terms

  • Academic Medical Centers*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Disabled Persons*
  • Female
  • Health Services Accessibility*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medicine*
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Organizational*
  • Severity of Illness Index*
  • Southwestern United States
  • Specialization*
  • Telemedicine*