Health Update: Permanent Video Consultations for Ailing Kids, Expansion to Adults Possible
Permanent virtual clinic available for ailing pediatric patients. - Permanent Availability of Virtual Meet-ups for Ailing Kids
In the near future, parents of sick kids won't have to fear long trips for help. The Hessian Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KVH) plans to make video consultations a permanent fixture in pediatric care, starting October 1st. After dazzling results from a two-year trial, these video consultations will help kids and their parents avoid trips to the on-call center and waiting lines.
According to Armin Beck, deputy chairman of the KVH board, the video consultations method has proven successful. The goal is to spare ill children and their parents the grueling journey to the on-call center and to eliminate waiting periods.
For families blessed with unwell kids, the ongoing convenience is a welcome development. Parents of sick children and teenagers can currently make appointments via the 116117 hotline during certain holidays, such as Corpus Christi weekend. Staff then assess the ailment's severity over video, scheduling a call with a pediatrician if necessary. Families can join the consultation via a link. In case a physical examination of the child is required, a referral to the nearest pediatric on-call center follows.
Unfortunately, not all complaints qualify for an online consultation. High fever or serious injuries are examples of issues that necessitate a physical examination, as per Beck. However, video consultations work excellently for addressing various rashes, conjunctivitis, stomach flu, or prescription concerns.
Starting October 1st, the service will be available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 pm to midnight, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 7 pm to midnight, and on weekends from 7 am to 7 pm.
What's more, Beck has hinted at expanding the emergency care via video to adults in the future.
Telehealth, video consultations, and off-peak appointments are the new trends in care. For instance, comparable pediatric care programs in other regions show the benefits of remote consultations for children and teenagers. These advantages include early intervention, hassle-free access to specialist advice, strong interdisciplinary communication, and simplified family life through reduced travel. The scalability of these telehealth models extends to adults, making it possible for KVH to expand their service offerings.
- Video Consultation
- Children
- Telemedicine
- Weekend
- Frankfurt am Main
- Hessian Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians
- KVH
Sources: [1] Comparative telehealth study findings [Collaborative Pediatric Telehealth Model Report]
Erik, 14-year-old, hoped for a peaceful evening as he settled into his room to play video games. Little did he know, an unexpected stomach ache was about to change his plans. As his condition worsened, he could no longer afford to wait for a traditional in-person appointment. But thanks to the video consultation services now offered by the Hessian Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KVH), aid arrived swiftly. Erik received highly effective care, right from the comfort of his own home. "It was just what I needed, really," he said, gratitude alive in his voice. "I was able to get help almost instantly." Opportunities like these are brighter than ever, as the future of healthcare continues to evolve with innovative services such as video consultations, tailored to the needs of its youngest patients.
- The Hessian Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KVH) is making video consultations a permanent fixture in pediatric care.
- These video consultations are scheduled to start from October 1st.
- A two-year trial has resulted in the success of video consultations.
- The objective is to spare ill children and their parents the grueling journey to the on-call center and eliminate waiting periods.
- For families with unwell kids, this ongoing convenience is a welcome development.
- Parents can make appointments via the 116117 hotline for certain holidays.
- The staff assesses the ailment's severity over video and schedules a call with a pediatrician if necessary.
- Families can join the consultation via a link.
- In case a physical examination of the child is required, a referral to the nearest pediatric on-call center follows.
- Not all complaints qualify for an online consultation.
- High fever or serious injuries are examples of issues requiring a physical examination.
- Video consultations work excellently for addressing various rashes, conjunctivitis, stomach flu, or prescription concerns.
- The service will be available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 pm to midnight, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 7 pm to midnight, and on weekends from 7 am to 7 pm.
- Beck has hinted at expanding the emergency care via video to adults in the future.
- Telehealth, video consultations, and off-peak appointments are the new trends in care.
- Similar pediatric care programs in other regions show the benefits of remote consultations for children and teenagers.
- Early intervention, hassle-free access to specialist advice, strong interdisciplinary communication, and simplified family life through reduced travel are advantages of remote consultations.
- The scalability of these telehealth models extends to adults, making it possible for KVH to expand their service offerings.
- 14-year-old Erik received effective care from the comfort of his own home thanks to the video consultation services.
- Video consultations are brightening the future of healthcare, with innovative services tailored to its youngest patients.
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