Suicide is sadly a leading cause of death in the U.S., and suicidal ideation is recognized as a risk factor that increases the risk of suicide. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth skyrocketed, and we are now beginning to learn more about the impact of telehealth services. A study recently published in JMIR Formative Research has … [Read more...]
OPYS Telehealth Blog Series March 8, 2022 Issue No. 3 Broadband access is the foundation of telehealth and virtual healthcare services. Without it, your program is like a like a sandcastle, built in the sand, that can be easily washed away by the ocean. When a patient is trying to access virtual healthcare, spotty or inadequate broadband speeds … [Read more...]
What the internet means for children and its implications on the developing brain are controversial topics without enough data to yet be resolved. Proponents of the benefits of the internet argue that internet access can facilitate important activities like those related to education and socialization, while skeptics worry that internet access can … [Read more...]
Today, computers help doctors do much more than search and apply for physician employment opportunities. The iPad is advancing its electronic medical record (EMR) applications for its growing number of professionals in physician services. “Physicians and medical professionals have been some of the earliest adopters and strongest supporters of … [Read more...]
