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Clinical Telemedicine

Clinical Telemedicine

Telemedicine Miles Away Close to Home

Telemedicine
Miles Away
Close to Health

Telemedicine....
is available in your hometown. Very simply, telemedicine is long distance medical care. It allows you to be at your medical appointment without traveling to your specialist's office. Using video technology, you will be able to see and hear your doctor. Your doctor can do more than see and hear you. Patient exam cameras, electronic stethoscopes and other telemedicine equipment help your doctor assess your needs.

Perhaps you know someone who has benefited from telemedicine---friends, neighbors or relatives that needed.....

· Behavioral health visits
· Cardiolgy (lipid clinics)
· Infectiour disease consults
· Wound care Visits
· Surgical follow-up visits
· Pediatric specialty and subspecialty visits
· Neurology visits
· Internal medicine (hemodialysis) visits
· Family care doctor visits
· Diabetes education
· Nutritional counseling
· Remote family visits
· Support group activities
· And much more

Benefits of Telemedicine

Others have benefited from telemedicine, and so can you.....

	Increased access to medical specialists
	Decreased time away from home & work
	Decreased risk & time of travel
	Decreased travel costs
	Remain close to home with the support of your family & friends

Ask your doctor if telemedicine is right for you.....

If it is, the telemedicine appointment will be set up similar to a regular appointment. You will receive a call confirming the date, time and place.

The telemedicine appointment will take place at a hospital or clinic near you. During your visit, a nurse, an additional health care provider, or even a family member may be present.

You will be able to see and talk to your doctor, just like you would during a regular office visit.

Telemedicine visits are similar to other medical visits for payment purposes. Your visit may be covered under a bundled fee, or your insurance carrier can be billed for the consult.

It's private and confidential....

Confidentiality is important to you, and to your health care providers. Telemedicine uses video connections that are private and secure. No one can "tune in" to your doctor's visit.

Private and Confidential

The Upper Peninsula Telehealth Network

Operational since February of 1995, the Upper Peninsula Telehealth Network (UPTN) strives to assist regional health care organizations in providing the best health care possible. We utilize video conference technologies to educate health care practitioners, and increase efficiencies through remote administrative meetings.

A collaborative venture among health care organizations, the network is based at Marquette General Hospital. Various federal and state grants, along with local commitment for matching funds, has enabled this network to develop and expand. The network includes 38 sites in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and connects to virtually anywhere in the world.

For more information on telemedicine.....

	Ask your doctor or health care provider about telemedicine
	Call the Telehealth Department at Marquette General Hospital -906-225-4766 or 1-800-562-9753 ext. 4766, or your local telemedicine site coordinator.

Why drive?

why drive?

Upper Peninsula Telehealth Network of Michigan

Patient Rooms Direct Dialing - (906) 225-3(Room#).
Room #'s: 233-245, 374-390, 501-527, & 601-827

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