Videoconferencing

As the largest videoconferencing network in the world, OTN is available in telemedicine studios located at more than 1200 sites across the Province. Videoconferencing makes it possible for health care professionals to conduct initial and/or follow-up patient consultations, or participate in distance education and meetings. OTN is extending the reach of telemedicine by making it possible for physicians to access videoconferencing from their personal computers.

Benefits of using OTN include:

• Expanding patient and learner access.
• Eliminating distance and time barriers.
• Reducing travel and costs.

Currently, OTN supports videoconferencing for three main applications:

Clinical Telemedicine

• Expand patient access to diagnosis and treatment.
• Refer patients or see patients as if you were in the room.

Distance Education

• Participate in Rounds and other accredited continuing health education at every hospital and hundreds of other sites across Ontario.
• Collaborate with your peers.
• Access thousands of events annually and register using the OTN online Events Calendar.

Meetings

• Avoid travel expenses and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Connect with your colleagues locally, regionally or provincially.