Musculoskeletal Care Telehealth Practice Collaborative - Mar 9, 2021 Webinar-MSK Telehealth Practice Collaborative

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In the video, the speaker introduces a virtual integrated practice unit at UT Health Austin. They explain how they created a virtual clinic using Zoom, where providers can see patients in individual virtual rooms. The virtual clinic follows HIPAA regulations and allows for the integration of care, with providers able to move between patient rooms and communicate with each other in breakout rooms. The speaker emphasizes the ease of setting up the virtual clinic using basic Zoom functions, and mentions the ability to conduct family conferences. They stress the importance of training staff to use the virtual clinic effectively.<br /><br />The speaker also discusses their experience with conducting new patient exams and physical examinations via telemedicine. They explain that videos were created to guide patients through the exam process, and having a camera to show the patient's whole body during the exam is essential. They acknowledge that not all patients are comfortable with telemedicine exams, particularly for certain conditions, and may prefer in-person visits. However, they note that telemedicine has been successful for behavioral health appointments, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain.<br /><br />The length of patient visits varies depending on the needs of the patient and the type of appointment. New patient visits typically last one hour for two patients, while follow-up visits are usually 30 minutes. The shift towards value-based medicine is highlighted, with a focus on proving outcomes over time. While in-person visits are generally preferred by patients, telemedicine is still being used for follow-up appointments.<br /><br />Overall, the speaker emphasizes the importance of patient preference and discusses both the challenges and benefits of telemedicine exams in the context of the virtual integrated practice unit.

Keywords

virtual integrated practice unit

virtual clinic

Zoom

HIPAA regulations

integrated care

telemedicine exams

new patient exams

in-person visits

behavioral health appointments

cognitive behavioral therapy

patient visits

follow-up appointments