Introduction to the Pathogenesis of Glomerular Diseases Patrick H. Nachman Michelle N. Rheault Virginie Royal The study of glomerular disease is a rich and exciting, yet challenging field of nephrology….
Introduction Electronic prescribing or e-prescribing has been identified as an important technology and stepping stone for improving the safety, quality, and efficiency of healthcare ( ). E-prescribing was initially touted…
Introduction Urology is a long-established specialty, and many urologists still use surgical instruments such as urethral sounds, which have been in use since at least 3000 BC and not changed…
Introduction Remote therapy and digital therapeutics encompass a number of therapeutic modalities, from e-prescribing, remote surgery, eHealth, and virtual care to digital devices as therapies. Digital therapeutics are well suited…
Introduction Digital sensors and devices are in widespread use to monitor many physiologic functions. They provide indicators and parameters for early warning scores for patients in acute health systems, whether…
Introduction “From inability to let well alone, from too much zeal for the new and contempt for what is old, from putting knowledge before wisdom, science before art and cleverness…
Introduction The basis of the teleconsult is the technology used to speak with and see the patient. There are a number of tools available for this purpose and these are…
Introduction In January 2020, telemedicine represented ∼2% of all visits to healthcare providers in the United States. By June 2020, this figure was ∼80%. This huge leap in adoption was…
Introduction The term infrastructure is derived from the Latin word “structura”, meaning—a fitting together, or to pile/assemble together, and “ infra ” meaning on the underside/beneath; this chapter will focus…
Introduction Incorporating telemedicine into your practice is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Preconceived notions of what telemedicine is or what it should be may prevent many from venturing further. Technological complexity…
