RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Rapid implementation of telemedicine in Neurology during the COVID-19 pandemic
JF Neurosciences Journal
JO Neurosciences (Riyadh)
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 4
OP 9
DO 10.17712/nsj.2022.1.20210080
VO 27
IS 1
A1 Hussein A. Algahtani
A1 Bader H. Shirah
YR 2022
UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/27/1/4.abstract
AB Telemedicine is defined as the remote medical practice of delivering healthcare services to the underserved using information and communication technology. It encompasses a wide range of medical activities, including diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and education. The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant social dislocation, negative economic impact, and a major change in medical practice in Saudi Arabia. Telemedicine has rapidly moved to the frontline of healthcare practice due to the demand for prevention and mitigation strategies. It has been encouraged and facilitated with huge government support. Herein, we describe the virtual clinical practice of the neurology department at King Abdulaziz Medical City-Jeddah in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This narrative review is an urgent call to improve the perception and knowledge of both medical personnel and patients concerning telemedicine and to support the utilization of advanced information and communication technology.