Store Forward
Store forward is a telemedicine technology that moves the information, not the patient. OTN is using this technology to develop services in ophthalmology and wound care, building on its successful dermatology model.
Otn.teledermSF allows a health care professional to take a digital image of a skin condition and upload it along with pertinent patient data to a secure server. An Ontario-based dermatologist accesses the server to review the information, returning a diagnosis and suggested treatment to the referrer– all without a long wait, added costs or travel time for patients.
Benefits include:
- Improved and timely access to care for patients.
- Ability to make online assessments, diagnoses or treatment recommendations from the convenience of a consultant’s office.
Physician specialists appreciate the service for the flexibility it offers to securely review cases from convenient locations whether office or home and at times most suited to their busy schedules.
For more information, call 1-866-454-6861 or email us at: information@otn.ca.