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What is Teleneurology?
Neurology is just one of many fields of medicine that is taking advantage of advances in telemedicine which make it possible for doctors to see, diagnose and treat patients remotely. Using fairly simple equipment like a tv monitor or tablet combined with more powerful communication technologies, providers, including neurologists, can assess a patient whether s/he is at home, in the hospital, or in a medical clinic. With telehealth technology, remote providers can monitor patients’ blood pressure and other vitals in real time and access the health data they need to make diagnoses and treatment decisions.

Telestroke technology is a form of telemedicine, where stroke specialists provide real-time consultations and guidance to bedside providers who are managing stroke patients in a hospital or medical center that does not have stroke specialists on site, using telemedicine technology. The technology enables ER physicians or other emergency department personnel to have near-instant access to the expertise they need to arrive at the correct diagnosis, make appropriate critical decisions, and provide timely treatment.

This can lead to prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment, which translates to a much greater chance of full recovery for patients. However, the implementation of a telestroke system also poses challenges such as reimbursement, licensing, infrastructure, and buy-in and training. Despite the challenges, telestroke technology has the potential to save lives and improve patient recovery from strokes.