{"id":59871,"date":"2022-08-08T07:25:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T07:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dinbeat.com\/?p=59871"},"modified":"2022-08-09T07:31:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T07:31:14","slug":"how-remote-diagnostics-can-be-used-in-the-veterinary-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dinbeat.com\/en\/how-remote-diagnostics-can-be-used-in-the-veterinary-field\/","title":{"rendered":"How Remote Diagnostics Can Be Used in the Veterinary Field"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many veterinarians, the pandemic was the time when they started experimenting with telemedicine and remote diagnostics. However, in many cases<\/span><b> these consultations were not regulated and perhaps not valued<\/b> <b>by clients who were unfamiliar with the process<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After several years, we can see how telemedicine and remote diagnosis in veterinary medicine is still not the norm in clinics,<\/span><b> but everything indicates that in the future it will be an important part of the job<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to the digital habits of the new generations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, we can see <\/span><b>an increase in the number of companies expanding their reach into this part of the market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What impact can remote diagnostics have on your practice? What should you consider before implementing telemedicine?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-a3367545-269b-40d7-a26f-95377e6e650a\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-a3367545-269b-40d7-a26f-95377e6e650a\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-a3367545-269b-40d7-a26f-95377e6e650a\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6092775\/a3367545-269b-40d7-a26f-95377e6e650a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-a3367545-269b-40d7-a26f-95377e6e650a\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6092775\/a3367545-269b-40d7-a26f-95377e6e650a.png\" alt=\"Want to know the 12 trends that will revolutionise the veterinary sector in the medium and long term?Click here and discover how to optimize your practice for 2022.\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6092775, 'a3367545-269b-40d7-a26f-95377e6e650a', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Remote Diagnostics in Veterinary Medicine?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>One of the four pillars of telemedicine is remote diagnostics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, alongside remote prescribing, consultations, and third-party generated medical data, according to the European <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fve.org\/publications\/fve-position-and-recommendations-on-the-use-of-telemedicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterinary Federation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although so far this service has only been offered in an informal way, we have already seen some of the benefits of using remote diagnostics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, thanks to improved online communication tools,<\/span><b> pet owners can consult directly with a professional on veterinary questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This way, the patient can avoid the stress of being transported to the clinic and the owner can have quality information at home. The veterinarian can also avoid the accumulation of patients in waiting rooms, unless it\u2019s strictly necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the tendency to search for medical information on Internet search engines, <\/span><b>keeping this communication channel open allows the veterinarian&#8217;s role to be highlighted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, in order to be truly feasible for all parties, remote diagnostics need to be regulated in the coming years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Regulation of Remote Diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its somewhat rushed beginnings, <\/span><b>the practice of telemedicine and remote diagnosis does not yet have clear guidelines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even so, we can already see some mentions in the code of ethics of the College of Veterinarians, where it recommends that this practise be used only in cases where the veterinarian has made a previous physical examination of the patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, <\/span><b>telemedicine and remote diagnosis can be complementary tools to follow up on patients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For many veterinarians, <\/span><b>telemedicine is already a reality.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Remote diagnosis is still a pending task for the law and for veterinary associations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many aspects are still unresolved, such as defining in which exact cases a physical examination is necessary or whether, in the future, it will be possible to carry out the diagnosis without the need for a prior face-to-face examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-465290ea-10d2-4c19-9929-11661b65351e\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-465290ea-10d2-4c19-9929-11661b65351e\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-465290ea-10d2-4c19-9929-11661b65351e\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6092775\/465290ea-10d2-4c19-9929-11661b65351e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-465290ea-10d2-4c19-9929-11661b65351e\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6092775\/465290ea-10d2-4c19-9929-11661b65351e.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"750\" height=\"119\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6092775, '465290ea-10d2-4c19-9929-11661b65351e', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools to Improve Remote Diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether regulated or not,<\/span><b> the need to offer telemedicine is increasingly emerging, particulary among younger generations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with 60% of the young people\u00a0 supporting the use of veterinary telemedicine, according to the AVMA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faced with this, what tools can veterinarians use to prepare themselves? First of all, <\/span><b>it\u2019s necessary to have a device with a camera and a strong internet connection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to attend to patients. But beyond communication,<\/span><b> the vet can also improve their diagnosis through tools such as the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/dinbeat.com\/en\/professionals-overview-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>multi-parametric harness<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a wearable tool that allows vets to monitor several vital signs of the animal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of tool <\/span><b>is particularly useful in cases where postoperative monitoring is necessary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The pet can comfortably wear this device, so that the information is recorded in the veterinarian&#8217;s database for subsequent follow-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through remote diagnosis, it\u2019s also possible <\/span><b>to use preventive medicine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thanks to the ease with which the patient&#8217;s health can be monitored. This way, the animal can count on a greater length and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, <\/span><b>remote diagnosis is a trend that is gradually gaining relevance in veterinary clinics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and will be an ideal complement to improve patient follow-up. 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