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It Case Analysis
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Introduction
The underlying piece of literature defines risk as a probability that an individual may
experience an adverse health impact when exposed to a menace (
Heidel & Hagist 2020).
On the
other hand, benefits refer to anything that produces beneficial results. Ideally, since healthcare
has introduced original tools for sharing information across numeral locations, such in turn,
several risks are added to the overall surface attack of health care at large (
Waller, Taylor &
Portnoy 2020)
. Therefore, this paper seeks to discuss on risks and benefits of virtual medical
visits for different age groups.
Risks of Virtual Medical Visits for Different Age Groups
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Patients not in control of their data
According to recent research conducted, several risks of virtual medical visits are
associated with telehealth. Starting with patients not being in control of their data, many
connected devices are most prevalent in healthcare (
Heidel & Hagist 2020).
Such is because of
the ability to monitor the health of the patient in real-time. Although such devices are important
in securing patient's data. It is crucial for securing information that such devices are transmitting
(
Waller, Taylor & Portnoy 2020).
For example, if patients accept implantation of a device, such
devices and sensors may not only pick up other medical information that is necessary. But they
may collect other data and activities that are non-medical.
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Video Conferencing Apps Are Not Necessarily HIPAA Compliant.
The video conferencing platforms chatting is unideal for HIPAA compliance
(Waller,
Taylor & Portnoy 2020).
Such is because of the rules of the HIPAA. Since these programs are
beneficial for patient engagement, however, losing HIPAA regulations exposes a person's PHI at
risk of sold to or collected to a third party without a security layer in place.
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BYOD Adoption
Generally, healthcare providers and professionals who are working from home use
devices such as computers, cellphones, and tablets. Such devices have a wide array and are used
for various job requirements and patient communication (
Heidel & Hagist 2020).
Such in turn
increases the risks of a data breach. Additionally, when such devices have insecure connections,
delay of a security update, or lack transparency in the public network. Such in turn could expose
the health systems susceptible to attacks.
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Working From Home Presents Security Risks
Ideally, when contractors and employees are working from home while accessing
the network remotely. Such implies that the more users are accessing the network since it
is harder to track all users or be aware of unauthorized users and fraud.
Benefits of Virtual Medical Visit for Different Age Groups
The researcher’s point of view has found numeral benefits of virtual visits for patients.
Starting with lower costs. Such in turn saves the cost that could be incurred when traveling to
search for healthcare centers. Secondly, such visits have improved access to care for populations
with disabilities, such as older adults, those who are incarcerated and isolated (
Almufleh &
Givertz 2020).
Thirdly, such visits have made it easier for individuals to access preventive care,
especially for persons with geographical or financial barriers. Such, in turn, improving their
long-term health.
Additionally, virtual medical visits have enabled people to access care in the contort and
privacy of their homes (
Heidel & Hagist 2020).
Such implies that there is no need for a person to
arrange for childcare or take time off of the job. Last but not limited, such visits have eliminated
the risks of picking up an infection at the doctor's office, especially for people with weak
immune systems.
In my opinion, I believe such waves to be used for the future. Additionally, technologies
such as VR can be used in a virtual medical environment to generate visual images to recover
and check the specific conditions for the patient. Secondly, use of CAT ultrasound or scans
diagnostic images hence generating 3D models of patient’s anatomy.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the paper has discussed the risks and benefits of virtual medical visits for
different age groups and how technology can be used in virtual medical visits. For instance,
healthcare providers and professionals who are working from home use devices such as
computers, cellphones, and tablet
s (Almufleh & Givertz 2020).
Such devices have a wide array
and are used for various job requirements and patient communication. Such in turn, increases the
risks of the data breach. On the other hand, virtual medical visits encompass of benefits (
Heidel
& Hagist 2020).
For example, such visits have improved access to care for populations with
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disabilities such as older adults, incarcerated, and isolated. In this perspective, technologies such
as VR can be used in a virtual medical environment to generate visual images to recover and
check the specific conditions for the patient.
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References
Heidel, A., & Hagist, C. (2020). Potential benefits and risks resulting from the introduction of
health apps and wearables into the German statutory health care system: Scoping
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Almufleh, A., & Givertz, M. M. (2020). Virtual health during a pandemic: redesigning care to protect
our most vulnerable patients.
Circulation: Heart Failure
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Waller, M. R., Taylor, L. M., & Portnoy, J. M. (2020, March). Benefits and risks of incorporating
virtual visits into an allergy/immunology practice. In
Allergy & Asthma Proceedings
(Vol.
41, No. 2).