Clinical telemedicine services offered by KUCTT connect patients and health practitioners throughout the state of Kansas. Many hospitals and clinics around the state are equipped with video conferencing systems that allow them to collaborate with KUCTT to provide clinical consults. Physicians and patients can consult with other physicians or health care professionals who specialize in an area of need.
Some sites are equipped with medical equipment to enhance the specialist’s ability to examine a patient without being physically present. The equipment can include:
The telemedicine program in Kansas has provided more than 30 medical specialties to patients and providers throughout the state. Some of the more frequently used specialties include:
To view a telemedicine demonstration, click here.
KUCTT also facilitates telemedicine pediatric echocardiograms (echo) with a hospital in Kansas. The remote site transmits the echocardiogram over the video conferencing system; the KUMC provider can view it live or record it to be read at later time.
To view a telemedicine echo, click here.
Through federal grants, state dollars and local foundations, KUCTT has several clinical projects that support services in Kansas. Whether in urban or rural regions, these programs provide health care across the lifespan to underserved Kansas residents.
TeleKidcare® uses telemedicine technology to ensure that all children receive health care regardless of socio-economic condition, transportation availability, health insurance status, or language barriers. more>>
The Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (OAT) Grant Project is focused on improving health care access to Kansas residents by offering a variety of consultation clinics with specialists at KUMC over an Interactive Televideo System (ITV). The project supports a multidisciplinary approach by offering a range of practitioners such as: physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and allied health professionals. more>>
Connected Kansas Kids is a project that was developed in collaboration with Kathy Davis, PhD, a hospital school teacher with 20 years of experience with children with chronic illnesses
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