The Tell on Telehealth.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Telehealth in epilepsy care is not new. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, telehealth became more readily used to deliver epilepsy care. However, a summarized guidance of use in caring for people with epilepsy utilizing telehealth is needed.

Methods

Existing literature was reviewed to provide guidance on various aspects of telehealth. Billing aspects are reviewed. Recommendations and considerations along with benefits and barriers to telehealth are provided.

Results

Telehealth can be a preferred delivery route of care for people with epilepsy in specific situations. Examples include psychiatric complaints, medication management, and follow-up visits for noncomplicated epilepsy care. In addition, telehealth is useful for patients who need postoperat

SUBMITTER: Patel AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11412410 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature