Lessons from the use of telemedicine in the austere military environment and the implications for deployed surgical teams

This article will outline the current use of RTCS, with emphasis on deployed surgical teams in austere environments, and discuss the advantages and limitations of this capability. However, it must be emphasised that no technology can be a substitute for clinical training and experience. Although several limitations remain, the authors believe that RTCS offers potential benefits for the DMS and could be an important tool aiding deployed clinicians. It can also be argued that by engaging with the concept now, the DMS can shape future developments in this sphere.

Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: McKnight, G., O'Reilly, D., Guthrie, H., Aye Maung, N., Bull, J., Bartels, O., Baxter, D. Tags: Personal view Source Type: research