Teleconsultation and the challenges for maintaining health care in times of pandemic

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Published: Jun 21, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21876/rcshci.v11i2.1069
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telemedicine, primary health care, pandemic, teleconsultation

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Jorge Gelvane Tostes
Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7066-1109
Carla Benedita da Silva Tostes
Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6139-9690
Rodrigo Petrim Cruz
Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4019-2372
Vanessa Santos de Souza
Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0687-9768
Maria das Graças Mota Cruz de Assis Figueiredo
Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá
Rosana Alves
Faculdade de Medicina de Itajubá

Abstract

Telemedicine has proven to be an important tool for the assistance continuity facing the current COVID-19 pandemic. We discussed the role of tele-interconsultation and remote matrix support as resources, within the scope of the Unified Health System, in supporting primary care teams, aiming at maintaining quality and resolution, increasing demand for services, as well as the limitations to their implementation. There are difficulties in access by the population, the need for investment and resistance by professionals and managers. It is still necessary regulation of telemedicine activity in the country, given that the permission by the Federal Council of Medicine occured only during the pandemic. The ability to fill gaps and deficiencies left by specialized services and reference centers stands out, since there is an increase in demand in several areas. In addition, the opportunity for learning, safety in conduct and empowerment of primary care professionals is investigated.

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Tostes JG, Tostes CB da S, Cruz RP, Souza VS de, Figueiredo M das GMC de A, Alves R. Teleconsultation and the challenges for maintaining health care in times of pandemic. Health Sci J [Internet]. 2021Jun.21 [cited 2024Apr.18];11(2):5-. Available from: https://portalrcs.hcitajuba.org.br/index.php/rcsfmit_zero/article/view/1069
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Vol 11 No 2 (2021): April to June 2021
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NARRATIVE REVIEW
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Author Biographies

Jorge Gelvane Tostes, Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá

Graduated in Medicine at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2001); Medical Residency in Psychiatry by Fundação Hospitalar de Minas Gerais (2003); Title of Specialist in Psychiatry - AMB / ABP (2006); Master in Health Sciences / Pharmacology from Universidade São Francisco (2011); Professor of Psychiatry at the Medical School of Itajubá-MG; Professional Practice in Clinical Psychiatry and Chemical Dependency.

Carla Benedita da Silva Tostes, Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá

Third year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá.

Rodrigo Petrim Cruz, Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá

Third year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá.

Vanessa Santos de Souza, Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá

Fifth year medical student at the Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá.

Maria das Graças Mota Cruz de Assis Figueiredo, Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá

Graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medical and Biological Sciences of Botucatu (1974) and Specialization in Psychiatry and Palliative Care. Master in Science Teaching from the Federal University of Itajubá (2013). Professor of Thanatology, Palliative Care and Mourning at the Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá (FMIT), coordinator of the Palliative Care and Psychiatry Leagues and also of the project The Art of Taking Care of FMIT.

Rosana Alves, Faculdade de Medicina de Itajubá

Professor of the Master's Degree in Health Sciences Teaching at Faculdades Pequeno Príncipe. Physician (UFRJ, 1988), Pediatrician (IPPMG-UFRJ, 1991), Master in Pediatrics (IPPMG-UFRJ, 1997), PhD in Clinical Research (UFRJ, 2004) and Post-doctorate in Health Education (Unicamp, 2015). Specialization Courses in Child Pulmonology (IPPMG-UFRJ, 1991; Qualification SBP, 1995), in Sanitary Pneumology (ENSP, 2001) and in Health Professions Education (UFC, 2014) in partnership with FAIMER - Foudation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (Fellow, 2013). Former Coordinator of the Faculty of Medicine of Itajubá.

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