T-LINC
Telemedicine Learning Through an Interactive Network in CaliforniaHome Telehealth
| When: | Friday, February 12, 2010 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm PT | |
| With: |
Dr. Nilesh Shah graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor for undergraduate work and the University of Missouri-Columbia for medical school. His residency
training was at UCSD. He has been on the faculty at the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) since 2004 and has served as VASDHS Director of Telemedicine since 2008.
Session description: The session will be an overview of home telehealth within the VA healthcare system. The particular focus will be on an overview of home telehealth from a VA perspective, national outcomes since 2003, and outcomes for our particular facility. There will also be a review of future projects including a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease action plan and methods to optimize diabetes care. |
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| Goal: | To provide needs based education for physicians and health care providers to improve knowledge, competence and performance and enable the optimum provision of health care. | |
| Objectives: |
- Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health. - Demonstrate application of scientific methodology to clinical situations. - Know and apply the basic sciences which are appropriate to their discipline. - Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, families and professional associates. |
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| Who: | All who want to stay abreast of trends, learn best practices, and explore practical applications and potential uses. | |
| RSVP: |
telemedicine@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-5506
to reserve your spot! Space is limited. NOTE: T-LINC will be recorded and may be rebroadcast, edited, and used for educational and/or promotional uses. |
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| How: |
Via videoconference or web streaming, or at the locations listed below!
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| Cost: | No Cost! | |
| The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of one credit per hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | ||
Funding for Project T-LINC provided by the California Telemedicine & eHealth Center (CTEC).