How have the videos and articles either supported or changed your knowledge about telemedicine? Give specific examples.

Find an article, not from the resources provided, discussing the use of telemedicine during the COVID 19 pandemic. Include the URL address for the article. Briefly summarize the article and discuss how telemedicine was utilized during the pandemic.

For the remainder of the paper utilize the readings/resources provided to discuss the following questions when writing your paper: APA format is required for the paper. Length should be between 3-4 pages not including Title or Reference page.

How have the videos and articles either supported or changed your knowledge about telemedicine? Give specific examples.
What are the challenges that occur with telemedicine?
How did telemedicine impact healthcare during the pandemic?
Discuss some of the restrictions pertaining to HIPPA that were lifted in order to utilize telemedicine during COVID 19
How could the use of remote technology affect the future of healthcare delivery? Do you think telemedicine will become the standard method for treating non- acutely ill patients? Provide examples
From the required readings and viewing the videos, how do you believe telemedicine will, or has already influenced the area of healthcare in which you practice? OR, if you are not currently working in healthcare – how do you envision telemedicine improving healthcare? Give specific examples.
Elaborate on how telemedicine could provoke an ethical dilemma or become a potential legal issue in the healthcare environment. Is there a specific area of healthcare in which the risks would outway the benefits? Keep in mind that patients do not want their specific illness divulged to employers,family members or significant others. Use this weeks assigned readings/resources to provide examples to support your discussion.
Aside from the areas already discussed in the resources, what other areas in healthcare do you think telemedicine may be beneficial for; such as physical, occupational, or speech therapy? Explain and support your answers.

Resources:

Using telehealth to combat opioid addiction and treat mental illness
Telemedicine: Vast Potential, Increased Efficiency
Patient Autonomy
Telemedicine and the Future
Ethical Practices in Telehealth and Telemedicine
Ethics Committee, Programs, and Consultation