In this weeks assignment, I want you to draft an 2000 word essay that addresses the current understanding of healthcare delivery challenges prior, during and after a global health crisis. You will explore the role of telemedicine to address the challenges related to access to healthcare resources and personnel in the 21stcentury. By implementing telemedicine services can we overcome the healthcare disparities that are present both regionally and globally? Can respiratory therapist use technology and telemedicine to better serve our patient population? You will introduce literature that offers a different perspective and/or literature that guides practice in your local context.
Instructions:
- Summarize and compare the current uses and regulations regarding telemedicine both in the US and globally
- Discuss the issues that were highlighted healthcare delivery challenges prior to and during a global health crisis.
- Identify the potential role of respiratory therapist to improve health equity and delivery
- Identify at least two additional articles that compliment your essay
- Use APA formatting
- Incorporate resources and/or practice from your local context