Arent Fox, Washington, D.C.Law firm with a growing practice in telehealth. The Health Information Systems and Telemedicine Newsletter, is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.arentfox.com/telemedicine.html. To receive a hard copy of the newsletter, send an e-mail to: infolaw@arentfox.com.
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The Comprehensive Telehealth Act of 1997, legislation introduced by Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) on 3/3/97, is designed to put a range of health care services within reach of small communities through telecommunication links to distant specialized health care services.
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The Center for Telemedicine Law issued its findings and recommendations on interstate licensure on 2/12/97. Their detailed report can be obtained by contacting the Center at (202) 775–5722.
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The Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA) published a 15-page document, “Telemedicine: An Overview of Applications and Barriers” that is filled with answers to telehealth questions as well as malpractice prevention strategies. To obtain a copy, contact PIAA at (301) 947–9000.
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Telemedicine Today Magazine is a journal that addresses long-distance health consulting. Subscriptions can be obtained by calling (800) 386–8632.
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The American Health Information Management Association provides an excellent comprehensive review of issues associated with telehealth records in their practice brief, “Telemedical Records,” that can be obtained by contacting AHIMA at (312) 787–2672.
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology has issued an information statement addressing the proper method for supplying phone advice for individuals reporting eye injuries – an injury frequently reported in the work setting. To obtain “Risk-Management Guidelines for Ophthalmologists' Staff,” call (415) 561–8500.
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BartlettE.E.“Managing Your Telephone Liability Risks.”Journal of Healthcare Risk Management. 1995 Summer; 15[3]:30–6.
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CalfeeB.E.“Multi-State Practice: Special Concerns for the Occupational Health Nurse.”AAOHN Journal. 45(1):46–47.
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GreeneJan.“Sign On and Say ‘AH-H-H-H-H’.”Hospitals & Health Networks. April 20, 1997. Pages 45–46.
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SimonsenMarieSandra“Telephone Health Assessment: Guidelines for Practice.”Mosby-Year Book, Inc., Saint Louis. (1996).
