Health ministry’s new practice guidelines to boost telemedicine sector; Dr Narang
Union health ministry’s latest telemedicine practice guideline has not only given boost to telemedicine sector but has also given clarity in its implementation, says Dr Shankar Narang, COO, Paras Healthcare.
Dr Narang added that lack of clarity on telemedicine was often recognized as a hindrance in the growth of the sector and more so lack of guidelines did not instill confidence in healthcare providers to use patient-friendly technology to reach out in a major way. With increasing number of people seeking medical help through advanced technological means such as video consultations or voice chat, telemedicine has helped reduce the spread of the virus by reducing hospital footfalls.
“We strongly believe that these guidelines will serve to institutionalize and mainstream the role of telemedicine in healthcare. We are already witnessing a surge in the use of telemedicine facilities across the world to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic at hand,” added Dr Narang.
The purpose of these guidelines is to give practical advice to doctors so that all services and models of care used by doctors and health workers are encouraged to consider the use of telemedicine as a part of the normal practice.
These guidelines will assist medical practitioners in pursuing a sound course of action to provide effective and safe medical care founded on current information, available resources and patient needs to ensure patient care and safety.
Commenting on the government's announcement of Rs. 50 lakh as insurance cover for healthcare workers, Dr Narang added that this is a highly welcome measure and will reassure all the healthcare workers.
“Without doubt doctors, nurses and other medical staff working across the healthcare spectrum are the most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. It is important therefore that their health and safety is also made our top priority. This is how the government must also ensure that we have adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for our doctors and healthcare workers. The government must ensure that we have sufficient PPE,” informed Dr Narang.
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