TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Managing the ICU from Afar: Telemedicine A1 - Neuman, Tzvi A1 - Goldstein, Baruch A2 - Oropello, John M. A2 - Pastores, Stephen M. A2 - Kvetan, Vladimir PY - 1 T2 - Critical Care AB - KEY POINTSThe key to successful telemedicine is communication: telecommunication and interpersonal communication.Telemedicine allows smaller hospitals to provide 24-hour continuity of care by an awake and alert board certified CCM physician, allowing access to an off-site intensivist at any time, day, or night.Telemedicine allows hospitals to be compliant with current medical industry standards.Improvements in delivery of care may lead to improved clinical and financial outcomes. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1136418710 ER -