Electronic referrals for virtual fracture clinic service using the National Integrated Medical Imaging System (NIMIS)

ConclusionVirtual review of orthopaedic trauma patients results in satisfactory patient outcomes. Clinical outcomes were acceptable with minimal additional medical attention required following injury. Electronic transfer of information allows for the virtual service to operate from sites long distances from the primary orthopaedic centre. The NIMIS is a safe and confidential means of collaborating with other institutions and has huge potential in the areas of trauma care delivery, clinical conferencing and other image-based disciplines.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research