ALBERTA TELEHEALTH
What is Telehealth?
Telehealth uses videoconferencing technology to connect Albertans with the best possible health care, no matter where they live.
It connects patients and health care providers securely and confidentially by carrying pictures, voices and information so that effective decisions about health care can be made.
Patients
Telehealth will connect you with health professionals who are located in another community.Telehealth may reduce your need to travel to receive consultation, treatment or follow-up.
Telehealth may be used for a specific part of your treatment or consultation. You may need to see your provider for another part of your care.
Before your session, the health professional conducting the telehealth session will explain how the session will be done, identify who will be involved, and answer your questions.
Telelearning
By providing learning sessions through videoconferencing to remote communities, telelearning enables continuing education for healthcare professionals on health topics.
This technology provides an opportunity for isolated healthcare workers to access current resources and improve their clinical knowledge.
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