Episode Details - Innovations In Telehealth
What you’ll get from this episode:
- Early Medical Influences and Decisions: Dr. Saurabh Chandra shares his journey into medicine, inspired by his physician parents, and discusses his transition from a focus on pathology to hands-on clinical experiences in medical school.
- From India to U.S.: A Research and Clinical Odyssey: He recounts his path from India to the U.S., influenced by his mother’s experience as a physician scientist, and elaborates on his interest in the research behind medical practices, leading to a PhD and then a return to clinical medicine.
- Discovery of Telecritical Care’s Potential: Dr. Chandra explains his unexpected venture into telecritical care, initially skeptical but soon realizing its potential in accessing real-time patient data and remotely guiding medical procedures.
- Expanding Critical Care to Underserved Areas via Telehealth: The importance of telehealth in providing critical care in underserved and rural areas is highlighted, demonstrating its capability to bring specialized healthcare to smaller hospitals and avoid unnecessary patient transfers.
- The Ongoing Challenges and Future of Telehealth: Dr. Chandra discusses the challenges and future potential in telehealth, like the integration of EMR systems and innovations in remote patient monitoring, while emphasizing the necessity to adapt technology creatively for different healthcare settings.
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Dr. Chandra’s Early Influences and Education
Dr. Saurabh Chandra’s foray into medicine was greatly influenced by his parents, both physicians in India, sparking a lifelong fascination with the medical field. His mother’s transition from a clinical pathologist to a physician scientist, particularly, set a precedent for him to explore the academic depths of medicine.
Transition from Research to Clinical Practice
After completing his PhD in the U.S., Dr. Chandra rediscovered his passion for direct patient care. Despite an initial plan to specialize in hematology and oncology, his residency experience drew him towards the immediacy and challenge of critical care medicine.
Telehealth: A Revolution in Critical Care
Dr. Chandra’s skepticism towards telehealth transformed into advocacy when he witnessed its power first-hand. He was amazed by the extensive data access and the ability to guide medical procedures remotely, eventually leading to his passionate involvement in telehealth projects.
Impacting Underserved Communities
A significant aspect of Dr. Chandra’s work involves bringing specialized care to underserved regions, such as small hospitals in Mississippi’s Delta region. This mission is driven by the need to provide critical healthcare services in areas with limited resources and access.
The Future of Telehealth
Dr. Chandra emphasizes the challenges in telehealth, particularly in integrating diverse EMR systems. His vision includes leveraging technology to offer multi-specialty care and improve remote patient monitoring, ultimately enhancing healthcare delivery across various settings.
This episode is presented by AmplifyMD.
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