Question

What are 3 or more facts or concepts that the impact of Virtual Primary Care (VPC), challenges in the adoption of virtual primary care services (i.e. telemedicine, telehealth), and what are at least 2 advantages as well as 2 disadvantages of using virtual primary care services from each perspective: a) provider and b) consumer/patient perspective. Also, discuss your professional “takeaway” message(s) and incorporate an “ah ha” moment regarding the information. Pose 3 (or more) question(s) relating to a topic, concept, strategy, etc. in your professional review question submissions should be thought-provoking to encourage discussion. Note: Yes/No questions are not appropriate for the discussion board assignments

Type at least 600 words

Answer 1

The advancement in the healthcare sector has made everything possible for a patient to get the medical service at the right time without great delay. Virtual Primary care is one such innovation in healthcare where patient can access their primary care provider all the time they want and appointment.

Still their are certain challenges in adoption of virtual primary care services by a patient and the doctors .Some of them are the regulations laid on it ,the profit level of an healthcare sector because the cost of VPC are comparatively lesser than the direct physicians visit and getting reimbursed .The most important challenge is lack of direct patient-provider contact .The age old traditional medical care has been replaced by this method .This has a very high risk for misdiagnosis of the patient condition .

The main advantages of the virtual primary care services are

• the patient's ability to access medical help from any remote area
• The patient with chronic conditions can be managed effectively and efficiently
• The inpatient after discharge can be reviewed through this method for better follow up care

The disadvantages of the primary virtual care services are

• Lack of traditional patient-provider relationship
• The risk of cyber hack of patient 's information besides any high technological security system
• The providers cab her a low fees or difficulty in the reimbursement process .

It can be an important part in the professional career of a healthcare professional .The questions which can raised in regards to this concepts are

• Does the use of virtual provider care improve or decrease the quality of healthcare services ?
• Why VPC are far better than traditional healthcare services ?
• The impact of VPC on patients and provider in modern days ?